Parlament

Illustration of South African parliament forming impeachment committee for President Ramaphosa

Parliament sets up 31-member impeachment committee for Ramaphosa

13 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has begun the process of forming a 31-member impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over foreign currency found at his Phala Phala farm. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday that declared a parliamentary rule unconstitutional and required the committee's establishment. Political parties must submit names for the committee by 22 May 2026.

Housing official seeks extra 150 billion shillings from parliament

The Principal Secretary for Housing has requested Parliament to approve an additional Ksh150 billion to address a funding shortfall in Kenya’s affordable housing programme. Charles Hinga made the appeal during a committee meeting on May 13.

SD bröt kvittningsöverenskommelse i riksdagsvotering

7 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Sverigedemokraterna återkallade två utkvittade ledamöter under en omröstning förra veckan. Detta satte kvittningssystemet ur spel och ledde till kritik från andra partier.

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MPs push to end school uniform purchase restrictions and extra levies

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Dr. Ashber Weldegiorgis elected Pan-African Parliament deputy president

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Starmer rallies Labour ahead of parliamentary vote on Mandelson appointment scandal

Deputies threaten to censor Charles Alloncle's report on public audiovisual

Some members of the parliamentary commission of inquiry on public audiovisual oppose publishing the 300-page report by deputy Charles Alloncle, due to shocking proposals like merging channels and banning reality TV shows. They criticize its poor quality, tone, and erroneous claims. The vote is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

Bumula residents protest MP Wamboka's PIC removal by blocking Mumias-Bungoma highway

23 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Residents of Bumula blocked the Mumias-Bungoma highway on Thursday, April 23, 2026, using tyres, stones, and logs to protest the suspension of their MP Jack Wamboka as chair of the Parliamentary Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education. The blockade disrupted traffic between Bungoma and Kakamega counties amid claims of government targeting critics of President William Ruto.

Hajj flight costs surge Rp1.77 trillion, Commission VIII demands state coverage

Chairman of DPR RI's Commission VIII Marwan Dasopang urged the government to cover the additional Hajj 2026 flight costs surging nearly Rp2 trillion. The increase stems from rising avtur prices and currency fluctuations. He stressed that the costs should not burden prospective pilgrims.

Opiyo Wandayi announces plans for Kenya's long-term fuel reserves

13 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced plans to establish long-term fuel reserves to shield Kenya from supply shocks. He made the remarks after appearing before a parliamentary committee on Monday, April 13, 2026. The country currently lacks formal reserves and depends on continuous imports.

7 maj 2026 18:48