Senegal’s Top Court Rejects Parliament’s Constitutional Amendments

NDC judgment threatens Nigeria’s democracy, HURIWA warns

By Chioma Obinna ABUJA — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the recent Federal High Court judgment nullifying the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), warning that the ruling could undermine political pluralism and raise fears of opposition exclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement [] The post NDC judgment threatens Nigeria’s democracy, HURIWA warns appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senegal's Constitutional Council blocks reform to curb presidential powers

Senegal's Constitutional Council has struck down a controversial constitutional amendment that sought to expand the powers of parliament and limit presidential authority, dealing a setback to one of the parliamentary majority's flagship reform initiatives. The legislation, approved by lawmakers last month, was expected to be submitted to a national referendum. However, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ...

Hijab in schools: Where is our sense of tolerance, unity, justice, and love for our neighbours? Prof. Rasaq Adisa

The recent Court of Appeal ruling in Ibadan, Nigeria, that overturned a 2024 High Court judgment, which previously permitted female Muslim students to wear the hijab at the International School, University of Ibadan, has reignited an important national conversation about religious freedom, tolerance, and coexistence in Nigeria, especially given that a lower court had earlier [] The post Hijab in schools: Where is our sense of tolerance, unity, justice, and love for our neighbours? Prof. Rasaq Adisa appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Kenya: Parliament to Appeal Ruling Declaring Cabinet Unconstitutional

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament will appeal a High Court ruling declaring President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for failing to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule.

Election: ‘We aren’t under your control’ – NBA rejects AGF Fagbemi’s intervention

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has rejected alleged directive by the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, describing them as unconstitutional and insisting that the association is not under the control of the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Monday, NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, said only [] Election: ‘We aren’t under your control’ – NBA rejects AGF Fagbemi’s intervention