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21 April 2023
Op-ed: As the dust settles on alleged interim government plot in Nigeria, what does the constitution say?
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21 April 2023
In Portugal, president vetoes fourth draft euthanasia bill
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20 April 2023
Mexico's lower house approves constitutional amendment making activities related to outer space a priority development area
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19 April 2023
In Jamaica, minister suggests multi-phased constitutional reform process could involve intermediate referendums
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19 April 2023
Mexico supreme court rules transferring national guard from civilian to military control was unconstitutional
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18 April 2023
South Africa enacts law providing for inclusion of independent candidates for national and provincial legislatures
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17 April 2023
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, High Representative expected to act after agreement on forming new federation government fails
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14 April 2023
Op-ed: Japan's policy options are cramped by its unrevised constitution
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12 April 2023
In Sudan, deadline to establish civilian-led transitional government passes after failure to agree final transition deal
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12 April 2023
Gabon amends constitution to reduce presidential term to five years and institute single-round election
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11 April 2023
Op-Ed: Old tricks in a new Uzbekistan—constitutional reform and popular legitimacy
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6 April 2023
In Pakistan, opposition leader expresses openness to constitutional amendments on election schedule
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6 April 2023
In Uzbekistan, public discussions on proposed constitutional reforms take place before referendum
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6 April 2023
In Liberia, political parties sign peace accord promising to uphold peaceful elections and resolve any disputes through constitutional means
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6 April 2023
In Libya, high council of state welcomes United Nations support mission
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