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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill seeking to reform the national statistical system by repealing the Statistics Act of 2007 and replacing it with updated governance provisions. The proposed law will strengthen institutional coordination, enhance data standards and introduce a clearer mandate for the National Bureau of Statistics. Lawmakers emphasise that reliable data remains central to economic planning, investment forecasting, sectoral reforms and social policy design. The bill also seeks to…

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West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

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West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

West Africa has entered a period of heightened instability as a series of military interventions and attempted overthrows across the region triggers an unprecedented emergency response from the Economic Community of West African States. The regional bloc has warned that several member states now face elevated risks of constitutional disruption, urging coordinated action to protect democratic institutions and prevent a deepening cycle of insecurity. The latest incident involved an attempted power seizure in one West…

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Navigating Democracy Amid Regional Power Shifts and Oversight

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Navigating Democracy Amid Regional Power Shifts and Oversight

In a moment when democratic institutions across Africa face mounting pressures from political instability, security crises and executive overreach, recent moves to strengthen parliamentary oversight offer a means to renew confidence, safeguard accountability and recalibrate the balance of power.   Renewed Oversight in Practice: South Africa Leads by Example On 3 December 2025, the National Assembly of South Africa adopted amended parliamentary rules to establish a dedicated Committee on the Presidency — a formal body…

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