Gabon sets November 16 date for Referendum on new Constitution
The people of Gabon will vote in a crucial referendum on November 16 to decide on a new draft Constitution, a significant step toward restoring […]
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Togo’s Longtime Leader Ratifies New Constitution, Scrapping Presidential Elections
As state Togo’s president has approved a revised constitution that eliminates presidential elections, according to his office on Monday night. This move, criticized by opponents, […]
Togo Constitution: Opposition Accuses Presidential ‘Power Grab’ in Proposed Changes
The proposed new constitution in Togo, criticized by the opposition as a power consolidation tactic, aims to extend President Faure Gnassingbé’s rule. Transitioning from a […]
Political Turmoil in Togo: Arrests Amidst Constitutional Reform Controversy
Nine politicians from Togo, campaigning against constitutional changes that would potentially enable President Faure Gnassingbe to prolong his 19-year tenure, have been detained, according to […]
Opposition Rallies: Togo Urged to Protest Against President’s New Constitution Approval
In Togo, activists and opposition leaders are mobilizing against the imminent endorsement of a new constitution by President Faure Gnassingbe. The proposed constitution, approved by […]
New Togo Constitution Renders President a Figurehead
Togo’s legislative body has ratified a revised constitution, signaling a transition from a presidential to a parliamentary governance structure. This significant alteration redistributes executive authority, […]
Egypt to elect new President in early December 2023
Egypt’s presidential election will be held from December 10 to 12, rather than in the spring of 2024 as the Constitution allows, a deadline shortened […]
NDC selects John D. Mahama for Ghana’s 2024 Presidential election
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama was nominated on Sunday as the main opposition party’s candidate for the 2024 presidential election, following the primaries of […]
Cape Verdean Parliament to vote next week on proposal to classify Portuguese
The Cape Verdean parliament has scheduled for next week a vote on the proposal by a member of the Movement for Democracy (MpD, majority) to […]
Former president of Botswana, Ian Khama wants to oust his successor
He left the office with peace of mind. But disappointed by his designated successor, whom he now accuses of authoritarianism, former Botswana President Ian Khama […]