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News & analysis tagged Constitutional Law — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.

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ECOWAS Double Standard Fuels Sahel Rival Bloc
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ECOWAS Double Standard Fuels Sahel Rival Bloc

ECOWAS punishes military coups but ignores civilian constitutional manipulation, handing the Sahel juntas the moral and political material to build a rival regional architecture.

2026-07-17
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws SADC's
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Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws SADC's

Zimbabwe's new law offers a blueprint for term extensions across Southern Africa.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Rattles SADC
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Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Rattles SADC

Zimbabwe's new law extends presidential terms and abolishes direct elections, challenging SADC norms.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Ends Direct Presidential
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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Ends Direct Presidential

Zimbabwe's new law abolishes direct presidential elections, consolidating power.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Coup: Mnangagwa's 2
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Zimbabwe's Constitutional Coup: Mnangagwa's 2

Zimbabwe's Amendment No. 3 abolishes direct presidential elections, consolidating ZANU-PF's power.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Coup: Mnangagwa's 2
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Zimbabwe's Constitutional Coup: Mnangagwa's 2

Zimbabwe's parliament now selects the president, extending Mnangagwa's rule to 2030.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe Opposition Challenges Mnangagwa's  2
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Zimbabwe Opposition Challenges Mnangagwa's 2

Zimbabwe's opposition coalition aims to void a law extending Mnangagwa's term to 2030.

2026-07-09
Mnangagwa Extends Zimbabwe's Rule to 2030
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Mnangagwa Extends Zimbabwe's Rule to 2030

Zimbabwe's president extends his term to 2030, abolishing direct elections.

2026-07-09
Mnangagwa Extends Zimbabwe Presidency to 2030
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Mnangagwa Extends Zimbabwe Presidency to 2030

Zimbabwe's president extends his rule to 2030, abolishing direct elections.

2026-07-09
Korea's Top Court Sets New Bar on Immunity
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Korea's Top Court Sets New Bar on Immunity

South Korea's Supreme Court rules presidential immunity does not shield from investigation.

2026-07-09
Kazakhstan Court Clears Path for Tokayev to
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Kazakhstan Court Clears Path for Tokayev to

Kazakhstan's court ruling opens a legal path for President Tokayev to govern until 2036.

2026-07-09
Colombia's Military Drawn into Election Dispu
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Colombia's Military Drawn into Election Dispu

Colombia's military faces a constitutional crisis amid election disputes.

2026-07-09
Bangladesh Supreme Court Restores Caretaker
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Bangladesh Supreme Court Restores Caretaker

Bangladesh's Supreme Court restores caretaker government, reshaping future elections.

2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws Rules
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Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws Rules

Zimbabwe's amendment signals a shift in Southern Africa's political landscape.

2026-07-08
Zimbabwe's Power Shift: Mnangagwa's Changes
africa

Zimbabwe's Power Shift: Mnangagwa's Changes

Mnangagwa's constitutional changes signal a shift in Zimbabwean democracy.

2026-07-08
Zimbabwe's 2030 Gambit: Mnangagwa's Rule
africa

Zimbabwe's 2030 Gambit: Mnangagwa's Rule

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment No. 3 allows Mnangagwa to extend his rule to 2030.

2026-07-08
Zimbabwe's 2030 Agenda: Mnangagwa's Coup
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Zimbabwe's 2030 Agenda: Mnangagwa's Coup

Zimbabwe's amendment allows Mnangagwa to extend his presidency to 2030.

2026-07-08
Zimbabwe Ends Direct Presidential Vote
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Zimbabwe Ends Direct Presidential Vote

Zimbabwe abolishes direct presidential elections, extending Mnangagwa's term to 2030.

2026-07-08
Tshisekedi's Third-Term Gambit in DRC
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Tshisekedi's Third-Term Gambit in DRC

DRC's Tshisekedi faces opposition as he seeks a third term amid protests.

2026-07-08
Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial Begins
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Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial Begins

Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte amid legal complexities.

2026-07-06
Armenia Court Certifies Pashinyan's Win
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Armenia Court Certifies Pashinyan's Win

Pashinyan's election win certified, but opposition gains veto power in parliament.

2026-07-06
DRC's Referendum Bill Signals Tshisekedi's T
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DRC's Referendum Bill Signals Tshisekedi's T

DRC's referendum bill could enable Tshisekedi to extend his presidency.

2026-06-30
Zimbabwe Ends Direct Presidential Elections
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Zimbabwe Ends Direct Presidential Elections

Zimbabwe's parliament votes to scrap direct presidential elections, extending Mnangagwa's rule.

2026-06-29
Samoa's New PM Wins Landslide Election
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Samoa's New PM Wins Landslide Election

Samoa's new PM La'auli Leuatea Schmidt secures a supermajority despite facing charges.

2026-06-29
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