Tag: Parliament
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Poilievre Spars on Budget Stance as Conservatives Await Liberal Budget Details
Context: A Budget Awaited, A Leader Watched With the Liberal government poised to introduce its latest federal budget in the coming days, Canadian politics observers are closely watching the stance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The party has signaled a readiness to scrutinize substantial policy measures, but Poilievre has stopped short of declaring whether his…
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Somalia Parliament Postponed Again: House Delayed Yet
The latest postponement sheds light on persistent parliamentary delays The House of the People of Somalia was again forced to postpone its scheduled session on 1 November 2025, underscoring a pattern of delays that has beleaguered the country’s legislative process. The meeting, which was intended to discuss a proposal recognizing a key national or legislative…
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Somalia’s House of the People Session Postponed Again: Implications for Governance
Overview: A Recurrent Delay in Somalia’s Parliament For the second time this year, Somalia’s House of the People has postponed its scheduled session, delaying crucial discussions and potential policy decisions. The repeated postponements underscore ongoing governance challenges in the Horn of Africa nation, where political timetables are often disrupted by security concerns, procedural disagreements, and…
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Ghana Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen Galamsey Crackdown
Ghana Takes Bold Steps in Parliament to Revoke LI 2462 In a decisive move aimed at tightening the country’s grip on illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, Ghana’s government has begun the process to revoke Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462. The proposed revocation is part of a broader strategy to strengthen environmental protections, safeguard forest reserves,…
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Ghana Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen the Galamsey Fight
Ghana Takes a Bold Step: Repealing LI 2462 to Tighten the Galamsey Crackdown The government has officially presented a plan to Parliament to revoke LI 2462, signaling a decisive shift in Ghana’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The move is framed as part of a broader strategy to bolster environmental protections,…
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Latvia Exits Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women Sparks Outcry
Latvia votes to pull out of key treaty on violence against women In a move that has unleashed a wave of protests and a heated national debate, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision, reached after days of intense…
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Latvia’s Controversial Move to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Sparks Protests
Overview: Latvia votes to exit a landmark gender protection treaty In a decision that has ignited heated debate across the Baltic nation, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence and domestic abuse. The move comes after a long and often contentious parliamentary session, underscored…
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Latvia Votes to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Amid Domestic Violence Debate
Latvia’s Controversial Move to Exit an International Accord Latvia’s parliament has voted to withdraw from an international treaty aimed at protecting women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision follows a marathon legislative session marked by passionate debate, opposition warnings, and public demonstrations in Riga. While supporters argue the move upholds national sovereignty and questions…
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Malawi: Restoring Order — How the New Mutharika Administration Plans to Rebuild Malawi
Overview: A Bold Agenda for Stabilisation In a prospective shift from recent political turbulence, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilising Malawi’s economy and restoring public confidence in government institutions. The address, delivered during the State Opening of Parliament in Lilongwe, framed an urgent drive to tackle macroeconomic vulnerabilities while…
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Under-16s Social Media Ban: Australia Sees Senate Inquiry Heat Up Meta, TikTok and Snapchat
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Under Senate Scrutiny The Tuesday hearing into the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code, commonly referred to as the under-16 social media ban, brought into sharp relief how tech giants plan to handle young users in the wake of new rules. The Environment and Communications References Committee…