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Kenya’s New Constitution: a Transforming Document or Less than Meets the Eye?

The Kenyans endorsed a new Constitution in a referendum on the 4th of August. This Constitution is claimed to be the most important political development since independence from Great Britain in 1963. Since the introduction of the Independence Constitution, which led to the formation of the new State, no comprehensive constitutional reform has taken place. As the Independence Constitution was drafted through negotiations with the colonial power this is the first reform which detaches the Constitution from its colonial origin and puts it on a new basis.

Focus on Africa

News from Africa

Focus on Africa

News from Africa

Focus on Africa

News from Africa

Entscheidung in Guinea

Infolge der blutigen Auseinandersetzungen in Conakry vom September 2009 verschärfte die internationale Gemeinschaft – eine Ausnahme bildete die Volksrepublik China – Sanktionen gegenüber Guinea. Durch verstärkten externen Druck sollten die regierenden Militärs zur der Achtung der Verfassung und demokratieorientierten Reformen bewegt werden. Bislang mit Erfolg: Guineas neugewählter Präsident ist Zivilist und verheißt eine „neue Ära“.

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