Politics
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Ethiopian parliament approves law to curb hate speech, fake news
London, Feb. 13, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Ethiopian parliament on Thursday approved a controversial law aimed at curbing hate speech and disinformation, especially online, just months ahead ... -
Young Kenyan MP elected first chairperson of the Africa Young Parliamentarian Caucus
London, Feb. 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-30-year-old Molo MP Kuria Kimani was on Sunday, February 9 elected as the first Chairperson of the Africa Young Parliamentarians ... -
Like Kenya, Malawi court nullifies presidential election 8 months after swearing-in
London, Feb. 4, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Constitutional Court in the southern African nation of Malawi has nullified the results of last year’s presidential election, citing ... -
ECOWAS MPs begin campaign for direct election into parliament
London, Feb. 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have called for direct elections into the Community Parliament, as the fourth legislature of the ... -
ECOWAS parliamentarians boo speaker for opposing two-term limit for heads of state
London, Jan. 28, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The opening of the extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament experienced a moment of ... -
House could impeach Trump for a second time-Counsel
London, Dec. 24, 2019 (AltAfrica)-The House is open to the prospect of impeaching President Donald Trump a second time, lawyers for the Judiciary Committee ... -
Its official: UK will leave EU on January 31, 2020 after Brexit parliament passes withdrawal bill
London, Dec. 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-After three defeats, Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal has cleared its first Commons hurdle with a thumping majority of 124, putting ... -
Defeated British MPs set for £2m (N900m) ‘golden goodbye’
London, Dec 18, 2019 (AltAfrica)-British MPs who lost their seats in last Thursday’s general election have begun clearing out their offices and handing back ... -
Bill for six-year single term for Nigerian president, governors, pass second reading
London, Dec. 17, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, the House of Representatives is considering an amendment to the Constitution to make the president and ...
