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Sisi emphasizes digital transformation, constitutional reviews in preparatory meeting for African constitutional courts

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 - 02:38 GMT

Common constitutional basis that reflect an African vision should be laid to counter the challenges facing the continent, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said in the online preparatory meeting of the heads of African constitutional courts on Saturday.

Video: Egypt's President Sisi honors his predecessor Adly Mansour for 'great role' during difficult transition

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 05:11 GMT

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi handed former President Adly Mansour an honorary award on Sunday for the latter's "great role during one of the most difficult stages" witnessed by Egypt.

Sisi emphasizes role of African constitutional courts in development

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 03:21 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has emphasized African constitutional courts' role in developing their respective countries as main pillars for stability and protecting societies by entrenching the rule of law against attempts to take down states.

Sisi praises Supreme Constitutional court's long-established judicial experience

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 12:13 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his pride of the Supreme Constitutional Court for "its long-established judicial experience and traditions."

Sisi appoints Saeed Marie as head of Constitutional Court

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 - 11:43 GMT

Marie was one of ten vice-Presidents of the court and is the second oldest Judges appointed at the court.

Hanafi Gebaly elected new chief justice of Supreme Constitutional Court

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 - 08:55 GMT

The general assembly of Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) has unanimously elected Judge Hanafy Ali El-Gebaly, as the new chief justice.

Spain moves to block Catalan ex-leader forming government

Wed, 09 May 2018 - 05:52 GMT

Spain acted on Wednesday to block pro-independence politicians in Catalonia from voting in ex-leader Carles Puigdemont.

Spanish court says Puigdemont must attend parliament in person

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 10:30 GMT

Spain's Constitutional Court said on Saturday the former leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, could only attend a swearing-in session.

Spain turns to court to block Puigdemont's Catalan comeback bid

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 - 11:00 GMT

The Spanish government turned to the courts to try to stop Catalonia's ousted separatist leader Carles Puigdemont from returning to power despite facing arrest.

Guatemalan lawyer challenges Jerusalem embassy move

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Guatemalan lawyer Marco Vinicia Mejia lodged a complaint with the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding his country moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 - 01:55 GMT

Catalonia's regional parliament declared independence from Spain on Friday in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

Chile hopes lifting abortion ban sets example through L. America

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 - 05:53 GMT

Latin American countries should follow Chile's example and overturn absolute bans on abortion, campaigners said on Tuesday.

Chile hopes lifting abortion ban sets example through L. America

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 - 05:53 GMT

Latin American countries should follow Chile's example and overturn absolute bans on abortion, campaigners said on Tuesday.

State of emergency does not allow "ungrounded detention": law professor

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 - 05:10 GMT

Egyptian law and the three-month state of emergency which was announced by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi

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