{"id":59070,"date":"2015-12-04T12:02:38","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T10:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/declaration-by-the-high-representative-federica-mogherini-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-constitutional-review-in-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2015-12-04T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T10:02:38","slug":"declaration-by-the-high-representative-federica-mogherini-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-constitutional-review-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/declaration-by-the-high-representative-federica-mogherini-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-constitutional-review-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on constitutional review in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <span dir=\"ltr\"><br \/>\n                                                    BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 4, 2015\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ &#8212;<br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The reform of a Constitution is\u00a0 a transformative process engaging all\u00a0interests in society, which adjusts norms and rules with the aim of\u00a0strengthening and adapting institutions to meet contemporary challenges.\u00a0 It\u00a0is a legitimate expectation of a country to revise its governance.<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>However, the adoption of provisions that can apply only to one individual\u00a0weakens the credibility of the constitutional reform process as it\u00a0undermines the principle of democratic change of government enshrined in\u00a0Article 23 of the African Charter of Democracy, Elections and Governance.\u00a0The amendments to the Rwandan constitution recently approved by Parliament &#8211;\u00a0if confirmed by referendum\u00a0&#8211; would give rise to this situation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The EU strongly supports the principle of democratic transitions, based on\u00a0transparent, inclusive and accountable processes as laid down in the African\u00a0Charter.\u00a0 In countries that have consistently respected term limits and\u00a0allowed for change, societies have become more resilient and institutions\u00a0more credible.\u00a0 There are many examples for that on the continent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, the EU will remain engaged in support of peace and\u00a0prosperity in the Great Lakes region and looks forward to its continued\u00a0dialogue with Rwandan authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 4, 2015\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ &#8212; The reform of a Constitution is\u00a0 a transformative process engaging all\u00a0interests in society, which adjusts norms and rules with the aim of\u00a0strengthening and adapting institutions to meet contemporary challenges.\u00a0 It\u00a0is a legitimate expectation of a country to revise its governance. 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