President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he would support a proposal for the direct election of members into the parliament of the Economic Community of West African States. Tinubu said the move would give citizens of member states a say…
French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right
France’s Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United…
Rishi Sunak braced for another by-election after ex-Tory MP Scott Benton suspended from Commons
Former Tory MP Scott Benton has been suspended from the Commons for 35 days over his role in a lobbying sting – creating another headache for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. MPs approved the suspension of Mr Benton on Tuesday…
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
The German parliament on Thursday approved legislation that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers as Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks to defuse migration as a political problem. The legislation foresees increasing the maximum length of pre-deportation custody from 10…
‘Take a bow and go,’ Rivers Assembly orders commissioner-nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday ordered the nine commissioners who resigned their positions last to ‘take a bow and go.’ The parliament, led by Rt Hon. Martin Amaewhule invited the commissioner-nominees for screening on Monday as part…
Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024
Russia’s upper house of parliament has voted to set the date for the country’s next presidential election for March 17, 2024, potentially moving President Vladimir Putin closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation Council of the…
Kenyans struggle to make ends meet despite election promises
Kenya’s president William Ruto has acknowledged that his government is having a tough time in delivering what it promised in the campaign leading up to the elections. Addressing the nation at a joint parliamentary sitting in Nairobi 14 months after…
Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘‘inappropriate’’ dress
Iran’s parliament has passed a controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under the bill, for which a…
Voice referendum: Australia to hold historic Indigenous vote in October
Australians will vote in a historic referendum on 14 October to decide whether to enact an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. If approved, the vote would recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the country’s constitution, and establish a permanent…
India’s Gandhi gets parliamentary seat back after top court ruling
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has regained his seat as a member of parliament following a decision by the Supreme Court, the parliament announced on Monday. Gandhi, 53, lost his mandate in March after a court sentenced him to two…
