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17 June 2020
Ugandan electoral commission says it cannot postpone election but will require virtual campaigns
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17 June 2020
Zimbabwe holds public hearings on proposed constitutional amendment bill
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16 June 2020
Gambia's draft law restricts presidential terms
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16 June 2020
In Burundi, constitutional court orders president-elect to be sworn in early
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15 June 2020
Egyptian legislature approves amendments granting groups fair representation in parliament
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15 June 2020
Venezuelan supreme court names new electoral council
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15 June 2020
Malawi's executive places chief justice on leave ahead of election
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12 June 2020
Women's groups in Zambia support proposed change of electoral system
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12 June 2020
In Tanzania, legislators approve law granting president immunity
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11 June 2020
South African constitutional court rules Electoral Act invalid
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11 June 2020
Ethiopian legislators approve plan to keep prime minister in power beyond term
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10 June 2020
Costa Rica adopts constitutional amendment declaring right to water
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10 June 2020
Ukranian president introduces bill on referendum in legislature
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9 June 2020
In Israel, law allowing ministers to retain positions while giving up seats in the legislature set to pass
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9 June 2020
Kenya's judiciary calls on executive to approve appointment of new judges
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