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Malian political coalition opposes constitutional referendum

A number of political associations in Mali have joined forces to oppose the military government’s decision to hold a referendum on a new constitution on June 18. The referendum, announced on Friday, is a milestone on the country’s path towards elections promised for February after a coup three years earlier. …

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Mali govt announces June 18 for referendum on new constitution

Mali’s ruling government has announced that a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution would be held in the West African nation on June 18. The referendum is a major milestone on the road to elections promised for February 2024, after a coup in May 2021. Government spokesperson Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga …

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Ahanta West by-election will be ‘mid-term referendum’ for NPP – Bright Simmons

A by-election is looming in the Ahanta West Constituency of the Western Region following the death of Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Member of Parliament for the area, Ebenezer Kojo Kum. A GhanaWeb source confirmed that the MP who had been sick for a while now and was …

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Algeria sets date for referendum on new constitution

Algeria’s President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has announced that a referendum on a new constitution will be held in just over two months, on 1 November. A draft of the proposed constitution released earlier this year indicated that it would give Algeria’s parliament and the prime minister’s office more power. There have …

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Mahama calls for amendment of constitution before referendum

Former President John Mahama has called on government to urgently work to remove all hindrances that will hamper the smooth running of the December 17 referendum. Speaking to journalists in Wa, Mr Mahama stated that it would not be useful to go for a yes vote if certain amendments are …

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