Yaoundé, Cameroon – Cameroon’s parliament on Saturday approved a controversial constitutional amendment establishing the position of a vice president, despite strong objections from opposition lawmakers. The vote saw 200 lawmakers in favor, 18 against, and four votes declared invalid, formalizing a new mechanism for succession in the event of a…
A coalition of opposition groups in Zimbabwe says it will continue resisting a proposed constitutional amendment that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule, despite mounting reports of intimidation and violence. The amendment, approved by cabinet last month, has sparked growing concern among civil society organisations and political activists, who warn…
Djibouti’s parliament has unanimously voted to remove the presidential age limit, clearing a key legal hurdle that could allow President Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) to seek a sixth term in office. The amendment, passed on Sunday, October 26, 2025, eliminates the constitutional provision that barred candidates aged over 75 from…