Algeria To Vote In Test Of Post-Hirak Political Landscape
ALGERIANS vote on July 2 to elect the 407 members of the People’s National Assembly in a parliamentary election widely seen as a.
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Africa
Zimbabwe Bill To Scrap Presidential Elections Sparks Backlash
ZIMBABWEAN lawmakers have approved a bill that would replace direct presidential elections with a vote by parliament, a proposal that supporters say would.
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“Duty To Report’, Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
THE parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. Identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender.
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Chad Parliament Adopts Unlimited, Seven-Year Presidential Terms
CHAD’s parliament on Friday overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment scrapping presidential term limits, in a move condemned by opponents of President Mahamat Deby..
Opinion
‘Dogs At War’ In Nigeria’s Parliament – By Walero Ajiwo
DOGS are great and faithful servants. African hunters and the military do not trifle with the roles of dogs in hunting expeditions and.
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Fire Breaks Out At Liberian Parliament After Tense Protests
A LARGE blaze ravaged parts of Liberia’s parliament building on Wednesday, a day after tense protests erupted following months of political deadlock. Authorities.
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Ghana’s Parliament Suspended After Chaotic Scenes Over Majority Claim
THE Speaker of Ghana’s parliament has suspended proceedings indefinitely following chaotic scenes in the chamber over a row about which party holds the.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Re-Elected After Coalition Deal
SOUTH Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government..
News
Zuma’s Party In Bid To Block South Africa’s Parliament Meeting
THE party led by South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has asked the country’s highest court to stop the newly elected national assembly.
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New South Africa Parliament Meets Friday To Elect President
SOUTH Africa’s newly elected parliament is to convene for the first time on Friday, authorities said, as political parties scramble to form a.
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Togo’s Parliament Passes Law Removing President’s Term Limit
TOGO’s parliament has given final approval to a new constitution extending the president’s term, after critics denounced the move as a coup. The.
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Ghana’s Parliament House Plunged Into Darkness Over $1.8m Electricity Debt
THE state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on Thursday cut power supplies to the parliament over a debt of 23m Ghanaian cedi ($1.8m;.
International
Denmark’s Parliament Adopts Law Banning Qur’an Burnings
DENMARK’s parliament on Thursday adopted a law criminalising the “inappropriate treatment” of religious texts, effectively banning Qur’an burnings after a series of desecrations.