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East African
(East African Community) constitutions
East African constitutions, spanning countries like Kenya and Tanzania, shape governance and rights in diverse ways, reflecting the region’s quest for stability and development.
Countries in East Africa
burundi constitution
Burundi’s constitution, ratified in 2018, sparked controversy due to concerns over political repression and human rights abuses. Critics argue it consolidates power in the hands of the ruling party and allows President Pierre Nkurunziza to potentially extend his rule until 2034.
Countries in East Africa
Comoros Constitution
The Comoros Constitution, revised in 2001, outlines the country’s governance structure, including the roles of the president, the National Assembly, and the judiciary, in the federal Islamic republic comprising three main islands.
Countries in East Africa
Djibouti constitution
Djibouti’s constitution, adopted in 1992, establishes a semi-presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, prime minister, and the National Assembly.
Countries in East Africa
Eritrea Constitution
Eritrea’s constitution, ratified in 1997, remains unimplemented, leaving the country without a formal constitutional framework and raising concerns about governance and human rights.
Countries in East Africa
Ethiopia Constitution
Ethiopia’s constitution, enacted in 1994, established a federal democratic republic, defining the roles of government bodies like the prime minister and the House of Peoples’ Representatives.
Countries in East Africa
Kenya Constitution
Kenya’s constitution, enacted in 2010, introduced a presidential system with a bicameral parliament and devolved government, aiming to address historical grievances and enhance accountability.
Countries in East Africa
Madagascar Constitution
Madagascar’s constitution, adopted in 2010, establishes a semi-presidential republic. It outlines the structure of government, including the roles of the president, the National Assembly, and the judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Malawi Constitution
Malawi’s constitution, last amended in 1998, establishes a unitary presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, the National Assembly, and the judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Mauritius constitution
Mauritius’ constitution, enacted in 1968, establishes its parliamentary democracy, defining the roles of the president, prime minister, and the National Assembly.
Countries in East Africa
mozambique Constitution
Mozambique’s constitution, adopted in 2004, establishes a multiparty democracy with a president as head of state and government, outlining the roles of the president, the Assembly of the Republic, and the judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
rwanda constitution
Rwanda’s constitution, adopted in 2003 and amended in 2015, establishes a presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, parliament, and judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Seychelles Constitution
Seychelles’ constitution, enacted in 1993 and amended in 2020, establishes a unitary presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, National Assembly, and judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Somalia constitution
Somalia’s constitution, ratified in 2012, establishes a federal republic, defining the roles of the president, Federal Parliament, and judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
South Sudan constitution
South Sudan’s constitution, adopted in 2011, established a presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, National Legislature, and judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Tanzania constitution
Tanzania’s constitution, enacted in 1977 and amended in 2005, establishes a unitary presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, National Assembly, and judiciary..
Countries in East Africa
Uganda Constitution
Uganda’s constitution, promulgated in 1995, establishes a presidential republic, defining the roles of the president, Parliament, and judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Zambia Constitution
Zambia’s constitution, adopted in 1991 and amended several times, establishes a presidential republic. It outlines the structure of government, including the roles of the president, the National Assembly, and the judiciary.
Countries in East Africa
Zimbabwe constitution
Zimbabwe’s constitution, adopted in 2013, establishes a semi-presidential republic. It outlines the structure of government, including the roles of the president, the Parliament, and the judiciary.