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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism

South Africa Today

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July 1, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism

As tensions surrounding undocumented immigration continue to escalate in KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa, legal expert Susan Abro of Susan Abro Attorney, is warning that while the law provides clear mechanisms for dealing with unlawful immigration, private citizens cannot assume the role of law enforcement. Recent demonstrations and actions linked to the civic movement March []

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 8, 2026

Judicialization of politics and the politicization of Judiciary: Implications for Nigeria’s democratic future 

Democracy rests on a delicate constitutional balance between the executive, legislature, judiciary and the people. Each institution has a distinct mandate, and the legitimacy of democratic governance depends on each respecting the constitutional limits of its authority. When these boundaries become blurred, democratic institutions gradually weaken. Nigeria is increasingly witnessing a troubling phenomenon in which political disputes are routinely transferred from the political arena to the courtroom, while the judiciary itself is increasingly drawn into highly contested political questions.

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 23, 2026

How Compulsory Voting Tilted the Constitutional Balance

How Compulsory Voting Tilted the Constitutional Balance

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

EDITORIAL: Our kingdom for a French dictionary?

Should courts dictate to the Crown who cannot be their representatives in this country?

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Federal allocations to states guided by Constitution, says Pasir Gudang MP

JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 — The Madani Government is guided by written laws and the Federal Constitution in matters inv...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 2, 2026

The communication cost of governance: When the messenger becomes the story

By TONY USIDAMEN Every government has two responsibilities. The first is to govern. The second is to help citizens understand what it is doing and why it is doing it. Success in the first does not automatically guarantee success in the second. Examples abound of governments that implemented difficult reforms but failed to carry the public [] The post The communication cost of governance: When the messenger becomes the story appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Related coverage for "Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism": MyJoyOnline — Judicialization of politics and the politicization of Judiciary: Implications for Nigeria’s democratic future . Fox News — The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism. Quadrant Magazine — How Compulsory Voting Tilted the Constitutional Balance. Toronto Sun — EDITORIAL: Our kingdom for a French dictionary?. Malay Mail — Federal allocations to states guided by Constitution, says Pasir Gudang MP. Vanguard News — The communication cost of governance: When the messenger becomes the story