King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government’s agenda.
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…
George Koimburi, Member of Parliament for Juja, has announced plans to table a motion seeking to allow lawmakers to debate in their mother tongues, arguing that such a move would enhance inclusivity and promote cultural pride within Parliament. Koimburi made the remarks following the release of 22 members of the…
DAKAR, Senegal — Lawmakers in Senegal have passed new legislation significantly increasing penalties for same-sex relations, amid a broader crackdown targeting members of the country’s LGBTQ community. The bill, approved on Wednesday by the National Assembly of Senegal, doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations from five years to…
Kenyan Members of Parliament have rejected a proposed ban on TikTok, opting instead for tighter regulation, data localisation, and enhanced age verification measures. The decision, reached on February 17, 2026, follows months of debate sparked by a petition calling for the app’s removal over concerns about youth safety and cultural…
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabweans are voicing strong opposition after the cabinet approved constitutional amendments that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule until 2030. The 83-year-old leader, who came to power in 2017 after a military-backed coup ousted Robert Mugabe, is now seeking to consolidate his grip on power through changes…
Nairobi, Kenya – The National Assembly has commenced the Second Reading of the Health (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 56 of 2024, a legislative proposal seeking to outlaw the long-criticised practice of detaining patients and deceased persons in public hospitals over unpaid medical bills. Sponsored by Kirinyaga Woman Representative…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet has approved a Ksh.4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, surpassing the current fiscal year by Ksh.100 billion. The move signals continued fiscal expansion, though the government acknowledges the persistence of a budget deficit that will require borrowing and other financing measures. Revenue and…
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament on Monday approved a bill banning all political parties, a move observers say consolidates the control of the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The legislation, passed without opposition, repeals the charter of political parties and laws governing party financing, electoral…
Tunis, Tunisia – President Kais Saied has extended Tunisia’s long-running state of emergency for another 11 months, keeping the extraordinary measures in place until 31 December 2026. The emergency law grants authorities sweeping powers, including the ability to: A Decade of Emergency Rule Tunisia’s state of emergency was first declared…