Constitution

In Pictures: Solidarity with Kashmir over changes to Article 370

The move to scrap a law key to the Kashmir accession treaty is likely to inflame tensions in the disputed zone, where many see India as an occupying force.

Algeria top official resigns as students protest

The head of Algeria's Constitutional Council stepped down after weeks of facing the ire of protesters, state TV reported.

All you need to know about Cuba’s new constitution

An overwhelming majority in Cuba said yes to a constitution that brought new regulations while declaring the socialist system "irrevocable.”

Cubans set to vote on constitutional referendum

If the referendum is ratified, Cubans will see a restructured government and a new constitutional order in tune with the country's current times.

Egyptian opponents campaign against charter amendments

The proposed constitutional amendments include increasing the presidential term from four to six years, according to local media.

Turkey backs plan to rewrite Syria's constitution – FM Cavusoglu

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara supports an expected UN plan to form a commission on rewriting the war-torn Arab country's constitution.

Egyptian court to hear a petition seeking an end to presidential limit

President Abdel al-Fattah al-Sisi has garnered support to amend the 2014 constitution and his supporters say the existing legal framework holds him back from making sweeping reforms.

South African parliament endorses report on disputed land reform

South Africa's main opposition party says it could go to court to stop proposed land reforms after the country's National Assembly endorsed a report calling for the constitution to be changed, paving the way for expropriations without compensation.

Turkey’s governing party unveils election manifesto

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the country needs to urgently make the switch to an executive presidency. And that's why he has called for snap elections on June 24.

Belarus leader says he can share some of his powers but not yet

President Alexander Lukashenko's remarks come a day after Armenia's prime minister Serzh Sargsyan resigned following two weeks of street protests.

South Africa's Ramaphosa called to solve the country's land-grab problem

The Parliament passed a motion last month seeking to change the constitution to allow land expropriation without compensation. President Ramaphosa has promised to speed up the transfer of land to black people.

China proposes removal of two-term limit for president

The decision of the ruling Communist Party comes as President Xi Jinping nears the end of his first term. He will be formally elected to a second term at the annual meeting of China's parliament opening on March 5.