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Djibouti's new constitution: between longevity in power and the beginnings of socio-political instability
In October 2025, Djibouti adopted a partial constitutional revision that removed the presidential age limit, tightened eligibility requirements, and weakened the role of popular referendums. Adopted a
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What happens when reform becomes a tool for lifetime rule?📜⚖️
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
📜🌍 Curious about the work of International IDEA’s Constitution-Building team? Learn more about how we support inclusive and democratic constitution-making worldwide: buff.ly/jKPmEpk
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#Constitution #Democracy #RuleofLaw
Constitution-Building and the Rule of Law | International IDEA
Constitutions are foundational to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and good governance, but poorly designed constitutions can increase discord and conflict. Because of the important roles…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📜🌍 Curious about the work of International IDEA’s Constitution-Building team? Learn more about how we support inclusive and democratic constitution-making worldwide: buff.ly/jKPmEpk
#Constitution #Democracy #RuleofLaw
#Constitution #Democracy #RuleofLaw
⚖️ How can constitutions safeguard fairness and independence in justice systems? Discover key options for regulating the prosecution service — and the vital role of the chief prosecutor — in our primer: buff.ly/UTc03qQ
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
Constitutional Status and Autonomy of the Prosecution Service
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December 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
⚖️ How can constitutions safeguard fairness and independence in justice systems? Discover key options for regulating the prosecution service — and the vital role of the chief prosecutor — in our primer: buff.ly/UTc03qQ
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
🏛️ What role do political parties play in constitutions? Our primer explores how constitutions shape the roles, rights and regulation of political parties in a democracy: buff.ly/I5LgTU3
#Constitution #PoliticalParties #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
#Constitution #PoliticalParties #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
December 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🏛️ What role do political parties play in constitutions? Our primer explores how constitutions shape the roles, rights and regulation of political parties in a democracy: buff.ly/I5LgTU3
#Constitution #PoliticalParties #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
#Constitution #PoliticalParties #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
Djibouti’s 2025 constitutional revision marks a turning point. By removing the presidential age limit, tightening eligibility, and sidelining referendums, the reform clears the way for President Guelleh to extend his rule, and reshapes the balance of power ahead of the 2026 election: buff.ly/cTJYrXa
December 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Djibouti’s 2025 constitutional revision marks a turning point. By removing the presidential age limit, tightening eligibility, and sidelining referendums, the reform clears the way for President Guelleh to extend his rule, and reshapes the balance of power ahead of the 2026 election: buff.ly/cTJYrXa
🌍 How can young people understand and engage with constitutions? “Let’s Talk About Constitutions!” uses cartoons and simple language to teach the basics: buff.ly/CqIOMNh
#Constitution #Youth #CivicEducation #Democracy
#Constitution #Youth #CivicEducation #Democracy
December 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🌍 How can young people understand and engage with constitutions? “Let’s Talk About Constitutions!” uses cartoons and simple language to teach the basics: buff.ly/CqIOMNh
#Constitution #Youth #CivicEducation #Democracy
#Constitution #Youth #CivicEducation #Democracy
💭 International IDEA works to ensure that human rights are not abstract ideals, but lived realities for all.
In this new blog, we are spotlighting six of our essential resources that demonstrate how constitutions can safeguard human rights: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
In this new blog, we are spotlighting six of our essential resources that demonstrate how constitutions can safeguard human rights: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
Beyond the Abstract: Six Resources for Constitutional Governance and Human Rights
This year, Human Rights Day on December 10 calls us to reflect on "Our Everyday Essentials" — the conditions that allow people to live with dignity, equality, and security. These essentials are not…
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December 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
💭 International IDEA works to ensure that human rights are not abstract ideals, but lived realities for all.
In this new blog, we are spotlighting six of our essential resources that demonstrate how constitutions can safeguard human rights: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
In this new blog, we are spotlighting six of our essential resources that demonstrate how constitutions can safeguard human rights: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
🌍 How can constitutional design address territorial divisions? Our Brief explores the spatial arrangement of public power to manage autonomy, identity, and resources: buff.ly/WoY6LWu
#Constitution #Governance #Federalism #Peacebuilding
#Constitution #Governance #Federalism #Peacebuilding
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌍 How can constitutional design address territorial divisions? Our Brief explores the spatial arrangement of public power to manage autonomy, identity, and resources: buff.ly/WoY6LWu
#Constitution #Governance #Federalism #Peacebuilding
#Constitution #Governance #Federalism #Peacebuilding
🧩 How can constitutions treat regions differently? Our publication explores when, how and with what consequences asymmetry has been used in constitution building across Asia and the Pacific: buff.ly/P66fbNe
#Constitution #Governance #RuleOfLaw #Decentralization
#Constitution #Governance #RuleOfLaw #Decentralization
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🧩 How can constitutions treat regions differently? Our publication explores when, how and with what consequences asymmetry has been used in constitution building across Asia and the Pacific: buff.ly/P66fbNe
#Constitution #Governance #RuleOfLaw #Decentralization
#Constitution #Governance #RuleOfLaw #Decentralization
Que se passe-t-il lorsque la réforme devient un outil de pouvoir à vie ?⚖️
À Djibouti, la suppression de limite d’âge présidentielle, le durcissement des conditions d’éligibilité et la mise à l’écart des référendums ont ouvert la voie au président Guelleh pour briguer un 6ᵉ mandat : bit.ly/450vgpU
À Djibouti, la suppression de limite d’âge présidentielle, le durcissement des conditions d’éligibilité et la mise à l’écart des référendums ont ouvert la voie au président Guelleh pour briguer un 6ᵉ mandat : bit.ly/450vgpU
La nouvelle constitution de Djibouti : entre longévité au pouvoir et prémices d’une instabilité socio-politique
En octobre 2025, Djibouti a adopté une révision constitutionnelle partielle supprimant la limite d’âge présidentielle, renforçant les conditions d’éligibilité et affaiblissant le recours au référendum
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December 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Que se passe-t-il lorsque la réforme devient un outil de pouvoir à vie ?⚖️
À Djibouti, la suppression de limite d’âge présidentielle, le durcissement des conditions d’éligibilité et la mise à l’écart des référendums ont ouvert la voie au président Guelleh pour briguer un 6ᵉ mandat : bit.ly/450vgpU
À Djibouti, la suppression de limite d’âge présidentielle, le durcissement des conditions d’éligibilité et la mise à l’écart des référendums ont ouvert la voie au président Guelleh pour briguer un 6ᵉ mandat : bit.ly/450vgpU
What happens when reform becomes a tool for lifetime rule?📜⚖️
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
Djibouti's new constitution: between longevity in power and the beginnings of socio-political instability
In October 2025, Djibouti adopted a partial constitutional revision that removed the presidential age limit, tightened eligibility requirements, and weakened the role of popular referendums. Adopted a
constitutionnet.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
What happens when reform becomes a tool for lifetime rule?📜⚖️
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
In Djibouti, the removal of the presidential age limit, tighter eligibility rules, and the sidelining of referendums have cleared the way for President Guelleh to seek a 6th term: bit.ly/44xhZFf
#Djibouti #Reform #RuleOfLaw
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Constitution Building November 2025 Newsletter
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December 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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⚖️ This #HumanRightsDay, we highlight 6 International IDEA resources showing how constitutional design protects dignity, equality & freedom - from women’s rights jurisprudence to digital protections, civic space, and democratic resilience: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights
#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights
Beyond the Abstract: Six Resources for Constitutional Governance and Human Rights
This year, Human Rights Day on December 10 calls us to reflect on "Our Everyday Essentials" — the conditions that allow people to live with dignity, equality, and security. These essentials are not…
www.idea.int
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
⚖️ This #HumanRightsDay, we highlight 6 International IDEA resources showing how constitutional design protects dignity, equality & freedom - from women’s rights jurisprudence to digital protections, civic space, and democratic resilience: buff.ly/Nbb8udK
#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights
#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights
⚖️ How can constitutions safeguard fairness and independence in justice systems? Discover key options for regulating the prosecution service — and the vital role of the chief prosecutor — in our primer: buff.ly/9ITVgqU
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
Constitutional Status and Autonomy of the Prosecution Service
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December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⚖️ How can constitutions safeguard fairness and independence in justice systems? Discover key options for regulating the prosecution service — and the vital role of the chief prosecutor — in our primer: buff.ly/9ITVgqU
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
#Justice #RuleOfLaw #Prosecution #Constitution #Governance
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Naw Janet.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Naw Janet.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
December 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Naw Janet.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Naw Janet.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
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December 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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✍️ Expert analyses on Ecuador, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Zambia
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⚖️ Can constitutional reform deliver deeper democracy in Bangladesh?
The July Charter promises checks on power, judicial independence, and expanded rights. Yet disagreements over core provisions raise questions about how transformative these changes can be ahead of the 2026 vote: buff.ly/3Jl19fB
The July Charter promises checks on power, judicial independence, and expanded rights. Yet disagreements over core provisions raise questions about how transformative these changes can be ahead of the 2026 vote: buff.ly/3Jl19fB
December 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
⚖️ Can constitutional reform deliver deeper democracy in Bangladesh?
The July Charter promises checks on power, judicial independence, and expanded rights. Yet disagreements over core provisions raise questions about how transformative these changes can be ahead of the 2026 vote: buff.ly/3Jl19fB
The July Charter promises checks on power, judicial independence, and expanded rights. Yet disagreements over core provisions raise questions about how transformative these changes can be ahead of the 2026 vote: buff.ly/3Jl19fB
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Atsango Chesoni.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Atsango Chesoni.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Atsango Chesoni.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Atsango Chesoni.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
🧭 How do constitutions shape democracy? Our Practical Guide explores how constitutions develop and how they can establish and entrench democratic values: buff.ly/NxCpJVV
#Governance #Constitution #Democracy
#Governance #Constitution #Democracy
A Practical Guide to Constitution Building
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December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🧭 How do constitutions shape democracy? Our Practical Guide explores how constitutions develop and how they can establish and entrench democratic values: buff.ly/NxCpJVV
#Governance #Constitution #Democracy
#Governance #Constitution #Democracy
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Prof. Sindiso MnisiWeeks.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Prof. Sindiso MnisiWeeks.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Prof. Sindiso MnisiWeeks.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Prof. Sindiso MnisiWeeks.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
🔎 Last month, Pakistan adopted its 27th Constitutional Amendment through one of the fastest and most contentious processes in its recent history.
Amid public protests, legal challenges, and mounting pressure on its democratic institutions, Pakistan is facing a pivotal moment: buff.ly/4lh52WP
Amid public protests, legal challenges, and mounting pressure on its democratic institutions, Pakistan is facing a pivotal moment: buff.ly/4lh52WP
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🔎 Last month, Pakistan adopted its 27th Constitutional Amendment through one of the fastest and most contentious processes in its recent history.
Amid public protests, legal challenges, and mounting pressure on its democratic institutions, Pakistan is facing a pivotal moment: buff.ly/4lh52WP
Amid public protests, legal challenges, and mounting pressure on its democratic institutions, Pakistan is facing a pivotal moment: buff.ly/4lh52WP
🚧 What happens when constitutional talks hit a deadlock? Our Brief explores strategies and mechanisms to overcome stalemates and keep reform on track: buff.ly/oJZSPyY
#Constitution #Democracy #Governance
#Constitution #Democracy #Governance
Constitutional Negotiations: Dynamics, Deadlocks and Solutions
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December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🚧 What happens when constitutional talks hit a deadlock? Our Brief explores strategies and mechanisms to overcome stalemates and keep reform on track: buff.ly/oJZSPyY
#Constitution #Democracy #Governance
#Constitution #Democracy #Governance
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Eteddal Mushen.
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💬 Today’s insights come from Eteddal Mushen.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.
💬 Today’s insights come from Eteddal Mushen.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
💬 Today’s insights come from Eteddal Mushen.
🔗 Learn more about our Women Constitution-Makers Network: buff.ly/hx6NzkX
🗳️Why did Ecuador’s November constitutional referendum fail?
Despite President Noboa’s popularity and a packed reform agenda, more than 60% of voters rejected all four constitutional proposals, delivering his first major electoral defeat: bit.ly/48tneH4
#Ecuador #Referendum #Noboa
Despite President Noboa’s popularity and a packed reform agenda, more than 60% of voters rejected all four constitutional proposals, delivering his first major electoral defeat: bit.ly/48tneH4
#Ecuador #Referendum #Noboa
The People’s Verdict: Why did Ecuador’s Constitutional Referendum Fail?
In November 2025, Ecuadorian voters overwhelmingly rejected President Daniel Noboa’s constitutional referendum, dealing his first major electoral defeat and halting his effort to initiate a constituen
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December 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🗳️Why did Ecuador’s November constitutional referendum fail?
Despite President Noboa’s popularity and a packed reform agenda, more than 60% of voters rejected all four constitutional proposals, delivering his first major electoral defeat: bit.ly/48tneH4
#Ecuador #Referendum #Noboa
Despite President Noboa’s popularity and a packed reform agenda, more than 60% of voters rejected all four constitutional proposals, delivering his first major electoral defeat: bit.ly/48tneH4
#Ecuador #Referendum #Noboa
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December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📜 Zambia is rewriting its constitution. But what is at stake?
O'Brien Kaaba examines how contested court intervention, a fragmented opposition, and a government determined to push ahead have shaped a reform process that may fall short of addressing deeper democratic challenges: buff.ly/LRaz2Ab
O'Brien Kaaba examines how contested court intervention, a fragmented opposition, and a government determined to push ahead have shaped a reform process that may fall short of addressing deeper democratic challenges: buff.ly/LRaz2Ab
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📜 Zambia is rewriting its constitution. But what is at stake?
O'Brien Kaaba examines how contested court intervention, a fragmented opposition, and a government determined to push ahead have shaped a reform process that may fall short of addressing deeper democratic challenges: buff.ly/LRaz2Ab
O'Brien Kaaba examines how contested court intervention, a fragmented opposition, and a government determined to push ahead have shaped a reform process that may fall short of addressing deeper democratic challenges: buff.ly/LRaz2Ab