Tagged: constitutional changes
Conrad Omodiagbe
Egypt Approves New Exclusionary Law
Ahead of its first elections following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt has approved a new legal amendment to the country’s constitution that restricts retired army officers from running for political office in elections without permission from the Military. The amendment which was announced on Wednesday comes one year after […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Russia: Putin Intends to Extend his Rule to 2026
A vote that could change the constitution in Russia, allowing for President Vladimir Putin to maintain his grip on power through 2036 is set to take place on July 1, after its original April 22 vote date was postponed due to coronavirus outbreak in the country. Arguing that Russia will have 30 days before the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Gabon Trade Union Protested Constitutional Changes with 3-Day Nationwide Strike
Protesting against a suspected plot to keep President Ali Bongo in power, members and workers of the National Trade Union in Gabon, embarked on a three-day strike between the 11th and 13th of December in a bid to kick against recent constitutional changes. The trade union, the largest in the country, called on its members […]