Brazil’s Bolsonaro Son Eyes 308 Votes to Curb Top Court
Flávio Bolsonaro, who leads Brazil's presidential race, wants amendments to curb the Supreme Court, end re-election and lower the criminal...
October 8, 2026Topic
constitutional reform
OAS Draft Resolution Demands Nicaragua Revoke Its 2025–2026 Constitutional Changes
An OAS draft resolution for the 2 October foreign ministers’ meeting asks Nicaragua to revoke its 2025–2026 reforms and free...
September 29, 2026
Mexico Dual Nationality Ban for President and Governors Clears Lower House
Mexico dual nationality reform passed the lower house 344-116. Candidates for president or governor must drop a second passport; voters...
September 28, 2026
DR Congo Police Block Funeral of Activist Who Died After Constitution March
Police stopped the burial of an activist who died after DR Congo's opposition march against constitutional change. A prosecutor wants...
September 27, 2026
Ghana’s Opposition Backs Some Constitutional Changes but Rejects the Process
Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party backs a 60-minister cap and elected local mayors in the constitution review, but rejects a...
September 17, 2026
DR Congo Police Break Up Constitution Protests
Congolese police used tear gas and warning shots against opposition protests in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Uvira on 15 September. At...
September 16, 2026
Tshisekedi Signs the Ordinance Creating His Dialogue Committee
Félix Tshisekedi signed an ordinance on 13 September creating the committee to organise a national dialogue, two days before an...
September 14, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Votes 70% for a Presidency With Far More Power
The Guinea-Bissau constitution was approved by 70% of voters on provisional results, expanding presidential powers before December's election.
September 2, 2026
Benin Senate President: Patrice Talon Takes the Top Seat in the New Upper House
Benin Senate president: former head of state Patrice Talon won 24 of 25 votes on 6 August 2026, a week...
August 7, 2026