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19 June 2023

Mali holds referendum on new constitution

National Assembly of The Gambia (photo credit: National Assembly of The Gambia)

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15 June 2023

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

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (photo credit via TVC News)

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9 June 2023

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

Somalia's National Consultative Council (photo credit: Horn Observer)

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2 June 2023

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

Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (photo credit: The United States Institute of Peace)

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31 May 2023

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

President Samia and opposition CHADEMA party Chairman Freeman Mbowe (photo credit: Ikulu Mawasiliano)

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31 May 2023

Tanzania’s pathway to a new constitution: genuine progress or political rhetoric?

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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

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (photo credit via The East African)

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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

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