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South Africa’s top court blocked Shell’s Wild Coast oil search: why it matters for climate justice

South Africa’s Constitutional Court – the country’s highest court – handed down a landmark judgment for climate change and environmental justice in mid-August 2026.

The Conversation

DRC court clears path to change a constitution that says it can't be changed

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office, prompting a coalition of opposition parties to reject the ruling and vow to fight the change.

Radio France Internationale

Constitutional Court names new president

The Constitutional Court has elected Udom Sittiwirattham as its new president following four rounds of voting by the court's administrative meeting, the media reported on Wednesday.

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Asian shares gain despite new US-Iran clashes

RECAP: Asian stocks rose sharply yesterday, led by ‌chip and AI firms, as investors brushed off concern about fresh US-Iran hostilities, which has put the spotlight back on oil prices and inflation risk.

Bangkok Post

Energy reform 'must proceed'

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the government would need to work more closely with the private sector on energy transition measures if the Constitutional Court decides to reject its 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, stressing that energy reform is vital to economic security.

Bangkok Post

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews

Parit presses BJT on charter vote

Parit Wacharasindhu, a People's Party list-MP, has called on the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) to show a genuine commitment to drafting a new constitution, arguing that a fully elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) remains possible and should not be blocked by what he called an ambiguous Constitutional Court ruling.

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Charter assembly poll still an option after ruling

A fully elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) remains a viable option for charter reform, says People's Party (PP) list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu, after Constitutional Court judges clarified that a recent ruling does not bar the public from directly electing members of such a body.

Bangkok Post

Guatemala’s new Constitutional Court faces a tough test to win back public trust

Guatemala’s newly selected Constitutional Court needs to rebuild public trust after years of rulings that critics say protect powerful interests

The Independent UK

Cannabis boom in South Africa and Zimbabwe is good for wealthy investors, bad for small farmers

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation.

The Conversation

South African men may now take their wife’s surname – why traditional leaders are upset

A unanimous Constitutional Court ruling has sparked fierce controversy by affirming the right of South African men to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish to.

The Conversation

Colombia's Constitutional Court upholds bullfighting ban and adds cockfighting prohibition

Colombia's Constitutional Court has upheld a 2024 law banning bullfights and extended the ban to cockfighting

The Independent UK

Thailand Power Vacuum Will 'Not Affect' Border Security: Defence Ministry

Thailand's lack of a formal government will not affect border security with Cambodia, the defence ministry said Saturday, as the kingdom scrambles to fill a power vacuum following the dismissal of the prime minister by the Constitutional Court.

International Business Times

Electoral authorities strip Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik of presidency after court ban

Milorad Dodik lost his presidency according to electoral law after an appeals court upheld a six-year political ban last Friday. He plans to stay in office and appeal the decision.

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Kosovo court faces deadline to end six-month parliamentary deadlock

Kosovo's Constitutional Court must clarify the voting method for the parliament speaker by next Friday, after numerous failed attempts and an ongoing political standoff.

The Conversation

Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is currently feeling the sharp end of the country’s powerful judiciary.

Bangkok Post

Court suspends PM Paetongtarn

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending its consideration of the case against her involving a controversial phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

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Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril

Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier’s dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.

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'Historic Moment': South Koreans React To Yoon's Dismissal

When South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol, thousands of protesters gathered outside to watch a live broadcast erupted into wild cheers, with some bursting into tears.

Euronews

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached over martial law order

Thousands protesting in Seoul cheered as the country's Constitutional Court removed the beleaguered leader from office four months after he caused political turmoil by declaring martial law.

International Business Times

South Korea Court Upholds President Yoon's Impeachment, Strips Him Of Office

South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his disastrous martial law declaration, voting unanimously to strip him of office for violating the constitution.

Al Jazeera

Downtown Seoul tense as court rules on President Yoon’s impeachment

Thousands of police were deployed in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court due to possible fallout from the ruling.

International Business Times

S Korea Police Raise Security Levels Ahead Of Impeachment Verdict

South Korean police began dialing up their security levels Thursday in preparation for a Constitutional Court ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, as they sealed off areas around the court.

International Business Times

South Koreans Anxious, Angry As Court To Rule On Impeached President

South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule Friday on whether to strip impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of office over his abortive declaration of martial law which plunged the country into political chaos.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon's impeachment

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to dismiss impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

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