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Kiir Dissolves South Sudan Government, Consolidating Power Before December Vote
politics17 days ago

Kiir Dissolves South Sudan Government, Consolidating Power Before December Vote

South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament on September 22, 2026, three months before the country's first national elections. The move removed all vice-presidents, including suspended rival Riek Machar, consolidating executive power in Kiir's hands. While the government frames this as a necessary step to hold elections, critics and legal analysts argue the action violates the 2018 peace agreement and constitutes a 'constitutional coup' by bypassing required amendment procedures. Heavy security was deployed in the capital, Juba, as the country prepares for polls on December 22.

via BBC|
#constitutional-crisis#elections#politics
Hungarian PM moves to oust ceremonial president via constitutional change
world4 months ago

Hungarian PM moves to oust ceremonial president via constitutional change

Hungary’s PM Peter Magyar says his government will use a two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and dismiss President Tamas Sulyok if he refuses to resign. Sulyok, appointed by the previous Orban-era leadership, has refused to step down. The largely ceremonial presidency could slow Magyar’s reform agenda, and the move risks a constitutional crisis if the president can refer laws back to parliament or push measures to the Constitutional Court.

via CNN|
#constitutional-crisis#fidesz#hungary
Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces March 24 Election Date
politics2 years ago

Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces March 24 Election Date

Senegal's government has announced that the presidential election will take place on 24 March, following tension and protests sparked by President Macky Sall's postponement of the election last month. Sall, whose tenure ends on 2 April, had faced accusations of attempting a constitutional coup by his opponents. The country, known for its stability, has been engulfed in political turmoil, with the Constitutional Council ruling that the election must take place before Sall's term ends. Sall dissolved the government and replaced the Prime Minister to allow the ruling coalition's presidential candidate to focus on the electoral campaign.

via BBC.com|
#constitutional-crisis#macky-sall#politics
"Senegal's President Macky Sall Postpones Elections, Sparking Controversy"
politics2 years ago

"Senegal's President Macky Sall Postpones Elections, Sparking Controversy"

Senegal's President Macky Sall postponed the presidential elections, originally scheduled for February 25, due to a dispute over the list of approved candidates, sparking protests and opposition challenges. Critics speculate that Sall's move aims to prolong his party's hold on power, as popular candidates were disqualified, including Ousmane Sonko, a significant challenger. International concern has been expressed, with the US and African Union questioning the delay's impact on Senegal's democratic tradition. Sall's proposed reforms to the electoral system and Constitutional Council have raised uncertainty, as the country awaits further developments amidst ongoing tensions.

via Al Jazeera English|
#constitutional-crisis#elections#macky-sall
Senegal's Political Crisis: Elections Postponed and Opposition Showdown
politics2 years ago

Senegal's Political Crisis: Elections Postponed and Opposition Showdown

Senegal's reputation as a stable democracy is at risk as protests erupt following the postponement of elections and a controversial bill to extend President Macky Sall's tenure. Critics accuse Sall of attempting a "constitutional coup" and manipulating the electoral process. The country faces a constitutional crisis, with tensions escalating and internet access restricted to quell protests. International pressure for dialogue and a swift election is mounting, but Sall's international image may minimize external influence.

via BBC.com|
#constitutional-crisis#democracy#elections
"Senegal Parliament Debates President's Tenure Extension Amid Election Delay and Protests"
politics2 years ago

"Senegal Parliament Debates President's Tenure Extension Amid Election Delay and Protests"

The Senegalese parliament is meeting to vote on President Macky Sall's proposal to postpone the presidential elections, leading to violent protests and internet cuts. The delay stems from a dispute over the rejection of candidates, including Karim Wade and Ousmane Sonko, by the Constitutional Court. International concern has been expressed, with calls for the elections to be rescheduled as soon as possible.

via Al Jazeera English|
#constitutional-crisis#macky-sall#politics
"Republican Push to Federalize Texas National Guard Amid Border Standoff"
politics2 years ago

"Republican Push to Federalize Texas National Guard Amid Border Standoff"

Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, are rallying behind Texas Governor Greg Abbott's legal standoff with the federal government over border security, intensifying concerns about a constitutional crisis. Abbott has declared Texas under an "invasion" and is using concertina wire to prevent federal agents from accessing a 47-acre area in Eagle Pass. While some legal scholars and Democrats have condemned Abbott's actions, many Republicans across the country are supporting his defiance of the federal government and calling for other states to deploy their national guards to Texas.

via The Texas Tribune|
#border-security#constitutional-crisis#greg-abbott
"Texas Governor Defies Supreme Court Ruling on Border Security"
politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Defies Supreme Court Ruling on Border Security"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and several Republican lawmakers are considering defying a Supreme Court order to allow the Biden administration to remove concertina wire along the border. Abbott issued a statement asserting the state's constitutional right to self-defense, accusing the administration of failing to protect the state from an "invasion" of undocumented immigrants. Legal experts warn that such defiance could lead to a constitutional crisis, with potential consequences similar to past resistance to desegregation orders.

via Houston Public Media|
#border#constitutional-crisis#governor-abbott