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President Felix Tshisekedi is due to end his term in 2028, but a constitutional fight over succession rules is shaking DR Congo. The government proposes reforms, while the opposition fears a plot to extend his tenure — all against the backdrop of a raging conflict in the east.
Kazakhstan held a snap parliamentary election on August 23, with over 12 million eligible voters choosing a new unicameral legislature. Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev were allowed, leading critics to say the election consolidates his power. The vote follows constitutional reforms that abolished the upper house and reset term limits.
Kazakhstan is holding early parliamentary elections on August 23, a vote expected to consolidate President Tokayev's power following constitutional reforms that shifted the legislature from a bicameral to a unicameral system. Seven parties are contesting, with the new pro-Tokayev Adilet party expected to win a majority.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed constitutional reforms to block opposition members deemed 'traitors' from elections and extend presidential terms from six to seven years with the possibility of re-election. Critics view the move as an effort to keep Ortega and his family in power indefinitely.
Zimbabwe's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment bill replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Supporters call it a governance reform, while opponents warn it threatens democracy and consolidates ruling party power. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
