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11 July 2023
In Central African Republic, president delivers draft constitution ahead of referendum on 30 July

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6 July 2023
In Ethiopia, upper house approves creation of 12th regional state

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28 June 2023
In Lesotho, political parties sign agreement to continue constitutional amendment process

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27 June 2023
In Chad, draft constitution adopted by National Transitional Council, to be submitted to referendum

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27 June 2023
In Zimbabwe, lawsuit filed arguing government statutory instrument unconstitutionally amends constitution

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26 June 2023
In Mali, new constitution approved via referendum

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19 June 2023
Mali holds referendum on new constitution

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15 June 2023
In the Gambia, minister of justice tells parliament that government is seeking consensus before reintroducing draft constitution

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9 June 2023
In Nigeria, president signs constitutional amendment on judicial retirement age and pension rights

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2 June 2023
In Somalia, political leaders agree to direct elections, unified election schedules, and establishment of presidential system

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31 May 2023
In Central African Republic, president announces referendum to remove constitutional term limits

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29 May 2023
In Kenya, national assembly considers constitutional amendment on implementing two-thirds gender principle

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26 May 2023
In Lesotho, government announces intent to split failed omnibus constitutional reform bill into three separate bills

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24 May 2023
In Ethiopia, government-funded think tank releases study calling for constitutional change

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15 May 2023
In Tanzania, president convenes meeting of senior government officials to discuss constitution-making process and amendment of electoral laws