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Political Parties
Nigeria
- EnglishNo association by whatever name called shall function as a party, unless –
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(b) the membership of the association is open to every citizen of Nigeria irrespective of his place of origin, circumstance of birth, sex, religion or ethnic grouping;
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(e) the name of the association, its symbol or logo does not contain any ethnic or religious connotation or give the appearance that the activities of the association are confined to a part only of the geographical area of Nigeria;
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Political Parties
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) Every person has a freedom, to freely and peaceably assemble, associate and cooperate with other persons, and for that purpose, express views publicly and to form and join with associations or organizations formed for purposes of preserving or furthering his beliefs or interests or any other interests.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subarticles (1) and (4), it shall not be lawful for any political party to be registered which according to its constitution or policy -
(a) aims at promoting or furthering the interests of -
(i) any faith or religious group;
(ii) any tribal group, place of origin, race or gender;
(iii) only a particular area within any part of the United Republic;
(b) advocates for the break-up of the United Republic;
(c) accepts or advocates for the use of the force or violent confrontation as means of attaining its political goals;
(d) advocates or intends to carry on its political activities in only one part of the United Republic; or
(e) does not permit periodic and democratic election of its leaders.
(3) Parliament may enact legislation which makes provisions for ensuring that political parties operate within the limits and adhere to the conditions set out in subarticle (2) concerning the freedom and the right of persons to associate and assemble.
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to be compelled to join any association or organization, or for any association or for any political party to be refused registration on grounds solely of the ideology or philosophy of that political party. (Art. 20)
Political Parties
Burundi
- EnglishThe law guarantees the non-interference of the public powers in the internal functioning of the political parties, except for that of the restrictions necessary for the prevention of ethnic, political, regional, religious or gender hatred and to maintain the public order. (Art. 80)
- KirundiIbwirizwa rirubahiriza imigambwe kugira ngo inzego za Leta ntizisuke mu buryo imigambwe ikora, kiretse iyo ari ukubuza ibijanye n’urwanko rushimikiye ku moko, kuri politike, intara, idini canke igitsina n’ukubungabunga umutekano. (Ingingo ya 80)
- FrenchLa loi garantit la non-ingérence des pouvoirs publics dans le fonctionnement interne des partis politiques, sauf pour ce qui est des restrictions nécessaires à la prévention de la haine ethnique, politique, régionale, religieuse ou de genre et au maintien de l’ordre public. (Art. 80)
Political Parties
Central African Republic
- EnglishAll citizens have the right to freely constitute associations, groups, societies and political parties in accordance with the texts in force.
The associations, the groups, the societies and the political parties of which the activities are contrary to the public order as well as to the unity and to the cohesion of the Central African People[,] are prohibited. (Art. 14) - FrenchTous les citoyens ont le droit de constituer librement des associations, des groupements, des sociétés et des partis politiques conformément aux textes en vigueur.
Les associations, les groupements, les sociétés et les partis politiques dont les activités sont contraires à l’ordre public ainsi qu’à l’unité et à la cohésion du peuple centrafricain sont prohibés. (Art. 14)
Political Parties
Djibouti
- EnglishThe political parties and/or groups of political parties concur in the expression of suffrage.
They form and exercise their activities freely within respect for the Constitution, and for the principles of national sovereignty and of democracy.
It is forbidden to them to identify themselves to a race, to an ethnicity, to a sex, to a religion, to a sect, to a language or to a region.
The formalities concerning the administrative declaration of the political parties and/or groups, and to the exercise and to the cessation of their activities are determined by the law. (Art. 6) - Arabicتوافق الأحزاب السياسية و/أو مجموعات الأحزاب السياسية على التعبير عن الاقتراع،
تشكل وتمارس أنشطتها بحرية في إطار احترام الدستور ومبادئ السيادة الوطنية والديمقراطية،
ويحظر عليها تحديد هويتها بعنصر، نشاط عرقي، جنس، دين، طائفة، لغة أو منطقة.
يحدد القانون الشكليات المتعلقة بالإعلان الإداري للأحزاب السياسية و/أو مجموعات الأحزاب السياسية وبممارسة أنشطتها والتوقف عنها. (المادة 6) - FrenchLes partis politiques et/ou groupements de partis politiques concourent à l'expression du suffrage.
Ils se forment et exercent leur activité librement dans le respect de la Constitution, des principes de la souveraineté nationale et de la démocratie.
Il leur est interdit de s'identifier à une race, à une ethnie, à un sexe, à une religion, à une secte, à une langue ou à une région.
Les formalités relatives à la déclaration administrative des partis politiques et/ou groupements de partis politiques, à l'exercice et à la cessation de leur activité sont déterminées par la loi. (Art. 6)
Political Parties
Mali
- EnglishThe parties concur in the expression of suffrage. They form themselves and exercise their activities freely within the conditions determined by the law.
They must respect the principles of national sovereignty, of democracy, of the territorial integrity, of the national unity and of the secularity of the State. (Art. 28) - FrenchLes partis concourent à l'expression du suffrage. Ils se forment et exercent librement leurs activités dans les conditions déterminées par la loi.
Ils doivent respecter les principes de la souveraineté nationale, de la démocratie, de l'intégrité du territoire, de l'unité nationale et la laïcité de l'Etat. (Art. 28)
Political Parties
Sao Tome and Principe
- English…
2. The formation of political parties shall be regulated by special law. (Art. 63) - Portuguese…
2. Lei especial regulará a formação dos Partidos Políticos. (Art. 63)
Political Parties
Togo
- EnglishThe law determines the modalities of creation and of functioning of political parties. (Art. 9)
- FrenchLa loi détermine les modalités de création et de fonctionnement des partis politiques. (Art. 9)
Political Parties
Comoros
- EnglishThe political Parties and groups concur in the exercise of suffrage, as well as in the civic and political instruction [formation] of the people. They form and exercise their activities freely in accordance with the law.
They must respect the national unity, sovereignty and the inviolability [intangibilité] of the frontiers, such as they are internationally recognized, as well as the principles of democracy.
The constitution of insular political parties, regional or local or having a paramilitary character or [having] recourse to subversive methods, is prohibited.
The law determines the juridical status of the political parties and regulates the benefits that may be grated to them by the State. (Art. 35) - Arabicتوافق الأحزاب والمجموعات السياسية على ممارسة الاقتراع، إلى جانب التوجيه المدني والسياسي للشعب. تشكل وتمارس أنشطتها بحرية وفقاً للقانون.
ويترتب عليها احترام الوحدة الوطنية وسيادة وحرمة الحدود كما هو معترف بها دولياً، إلى جانب مبادئ الديمقراطية. يحظر إنشاء أحزاب سياسية جزيرية إقليمية أو محلية أو ذات طابع شبه عسكري أو تلجأ إلى أساليب هدامة.
يحدد القانون المركز القانوني للأحزاب السياسية وينظم المزايا الممنوحة لها من الدولة. (المادة 35) - FrenchLes Partis et groupements politiques concourent à l’expression du suffrage, ainsi qu’à la formation civique et politique du peuple. Ils se forment et exercent librement leurs activités conformément à la loi.
Ils doivent respecter l’unité nationale, la souveraineté et l’intangibilité des frontières, telles qu’internationalement reconnues, ainsi que les principes de la démocratie.
Est interdite la constitution de partis politiques insulaires, régionaux ou locaux ou ayant un caractère paramilitaire ou recourant à des moyens subversifs.
La loi détermine le statut juridique des partis politiques et réglemente les avantages qui peuvent leur être accordés par l'État. (Art. 35)
Political Parties
Gambia
- English(1) No association, other than a political party registered under or pursuant to an Act of the National assembly, shall sponsor candidates public elections.
(2) No association shall be registered or remain registered as a political party if-
(a) it is formed or organised on an ethnic, sectional, religious or regional basis;
(b) its internal organisation does not conform with democratic principles; or
(c) its purpose if to subvert this constitution or the rule of law.
(3) An Act of the National Assembly shall make provisions for the better implementation of this section. (Sec. 60)