Constitutional Court

Court rules that appointment of South Africa's chief prosecutor is invalid

Shaun Abraham was appointed by South Africa's former scandal-tainted president Jacob Zuma and faced accusations that he protected him from prosecution for corruption.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa urges the nation to move on after post-election unrest

In his first public address since winning disputed elections, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on the troubled country to unite and "put the election period behind us and embrace the future."

Suspicion of electoral fraud revives ethnic tension in Mali

Eighteen of the 24 candidates in the election have accused the minister minister of territorial administration and decentralisation of being responsible for an "electoral robbery."

Uganda court validates law allowing Museveni to seek re-election

Constitutional court approves parliament's controversial scrapping of a law limiting candidates more than age 75 standing for president, paving the way for President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election.

What does the presidential system bring to Turkey?

Turkey will choose its new president and MPs on June 24 and will become a presidential republic from a parliamentary one, as a result of last year's referendum. Here we explain the changes that will come into effect following the elections.

Pro-Russia incumbent wins Czech presidential election

Milos Zeman, 73, a veteran of Czech politics is known for his pro-Russia stance, support for closer ties with China, and strong anti-migrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Tens of thousands stage anti-corruption protest in Romania

Protesters briefly scuffle with riot police as they massed in Bucharest's University Square.

South African president Zuma faces another setback

The Constitutional Court in South Africa rules that parliament failed to hold Jacob Zuma to account over state funds he spent to upgrade his home.

Spanish Supreme Court frees Catalan parliament speaker on bail

The speaker and four lawmakers were summoned to answer charges of rebellion. Earlier, the Constitutional Court officially annulled the Catalan parliament's October 27 declaration of independence from Madrid.

Spain's Rajoy asks for Catalans' support in regional election

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy calls on Catalans to support him in a regional election as Catalan Parliament Speaker Carme Forcadell and five other legislators appear before Spain's Supreme Court.

Colombia’s court rules peace deal cannot be modified for 12 years

Peace commissioner Rodrigo Rivera said ruling should ease any worries among former FARC combatants that peace deal will not be violated.

Spanish king lashes out at Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets

Spain's King Felipe VI says Catalan leaders have shown "an unacceptable disloyalty towards the powers of the state." Catalonia's president says region to declare independence in a matter of days.