insert_link Africa Ghana’s finance ministry asks President not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill Ghana's finance ministry has advised against the President's approval of a recent anti-LGBT bill passed by parliament, cautioning potential repercussions including the loss of $3.8bn in World Bank funding over five to six years. The bill, if signed, imposes jail terms for identifying as or promoting LGBT+ activities, sparking opposition from rights activist Linda Baumann. In a highly unusual move, the warning from the finance ministry was leaked to several […] today5 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Judiciary addresses Presidential succession queries The Office of the Judiciary says there has been discourse around the Presidential succession of President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba following the untimely death of late President Dr. Hage Geingob. The Judiciary further says there have been journalists and members of the public asking for clarification on the constitution regarding the Presidential succession. Vikitoria Hango, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary explains. today22 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Swapo urges respectful tribute to late President Geingob The Swapo party has issued a media release regarding President Nangolo Mbumba's declaration of a National Mourning Period for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob. Swapo expects Geingob to be remembered and respected appropriately. The party also expressed disappointment with members who made pronouncements about constitutional matters during the mourning period. Here is Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah. today13 February, 2024
insert_link World According to Ireland’s constitution, a woman’s duties are in the home – but a referendum could be about to change its sexist wording Shutterstock/Everett Collection Laura Cahillane, University of Limerick On March 8 – International Women’s Day – Irish citizens will vote in a referendum on whether or not to replace the so-called “woman in the home” clause in the Irish constitution. This clause, which dates from 1937, specifies that: “The State recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot […] today7 February, 2024
