Revisions

Embracing Change: Somali Parliament Speaker's Support for Constitutional Reforms Amidst Tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a climate of political turbulence, the Somali Lower House Speaker, Sheikh Aden Madobe, firmly endorsed the much-needed constitutional reforms championed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Despite the escalating disagreements, the speaker's advocacy for constitutional transformation reflects not just a political stance, but a vision for Somalia’s future. At the bustling heart of Mogadishu, during the…

The ministers of justice and Islamic affairs in Morocco are pushing for significant reforms to the nation's family law. For years, advocates for women’s rights have been calling for an overhaul of the legal framework designed to safeguard women and children within familial structures. They seek not just modifications but a fundamental shift towards equality, particularly regarding inheritance rights, custody of children, and a complete ban on child marriages. This bold initiative proposes more than 100 amendments to the…

Renamo has seen a dramatic reduction in its parliamentary representation, losing two-thirds of its seats and stepping down from its status as Mozambique's second-largest political party. That title now belongs to the Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos), which has made significant strides with independent candidate Venâncio Mondlane at the helm, securing a total of 31 seats. As the election results awaited confirmation, there were appeals for tranquility. This came shortly after the chair of the…