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rove.meworld1 day ago
South African Group Seeks Constitutional Changes and NGO Oversight
South Africans for Constitutional Reform collected over 30,000 signatures and raised more than 500,000 rand to pursue court action over constitutional submissions. The campaign publicly emphasizes limits on foreigners' access to services while also proposing state oversight of NG…
bbc.co.ukpolitics26 days ago
18th Century British Reforms Offer Perspective on Modern Governance
The Atlantic examined parallels between late-18th-century Britain and current U.S. political structures. The article compared executive power, legislative representation, and reform efforts across the two periods.
themarketherald.com.auworld33 days ago
Zimbabwe Moves to Merge Gender Commission into Human Rights Commission
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls sent a formal communication to Zimbabwe questioning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which would dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Cabinet approved the bill on 10 February 2026. The group conducted a countr…
The Boston Globepolitics37 days ago
Anti-War Protests Grow in Japan Over Shift From Pacifist Policies
Demonstrations opposing military expansion have occurred in every prefecture since February, drawing tens of thousands of participants who object to arms export changes and long-range missile deployments. The protests target the prime minister's moves to strengthen defense ties a…
The Independentai40 days ago
Greece Proposes Constitutional Amendment Requiring AI to Serve Human Society
The Greek government outlined proposed constitutional changes that would mandate artificial intelligence serve human society and protect individual freedoms. Officials also proposed expanding postal voting, increasing mandatory schooling and banning retroactive taxation. The leng…
upi.comworld40 days ago
North Korea Revises Constitution to Define South as Separate State and Claims Its Territory
Seoul's spy agency told lawmakers that Pyongyang's March constitutional revision removed hostile language toward the South while codifying a two-state stance. The document defines the North's territory as extending south to the border with South Korea. Yonhap reported the assessm…
france24.comworld40 days ago
Congo President Says Elections Cannot Be Held in 2028 Without Ending Eastern Conflict
Congo's president stated that the country will be unable to organize elections after his term expires in December 2028 unless the conflict in the east is resolved. He made the remarks during a televised address that also covered deportations from the United States. The president…
japantoday.compolitics42 days ago
Japanese PM Takaichi Meets Australian PM; Protesters Rally Against Constitutional Changes
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, focusing on energy security and defense cooperation. The low-key visit followed large protests in Japan against proposed revisions to the country's pacifist constitution…
csmonitor.comworld52 days ago
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes for Constitutional Reform Amid Defense Shifts
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is advocating for revisions to the country's postwar constitution to recognize its Self-Defense Forces. This effort comes amid increased defense spending and partnerships in response to regional threats. Public opinion remains divided on the…