Africa

West Africa A. Senegal In 2010, the Senegalese Parliament adopted the Gender Parity Law, requiring all political parties to introduce gender parity in national or local electoral lists.18 As a result, any electoral lists that do not comply with the law will be rendered void.19 The Senegalese Parliament unanimously adopted the Guidance on Renewable Energy Law in June 20 10.20 It is aimed at promoting enhanced renewable energy production and seeks to reduce vulnerability to pollution from fossil fuels.21 B. Ghana On July 2, 2010, the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Bill was introduced in Parliament22 and set standards for the oil industry.23 On August 12, 2010, the Mnistry of Energy unveiled the National Energy Policy, which highlighted the need to strengthen the petroleum sub-sector.24 Also in August, Ghana blocked a $4 billion bid by ExxonMobil to enter the deep water Jubilee field by purchasing the assets of Kosmos Energy LLC.25 Such a sale is not valid without the consent of the Ghanaian national energy compnay.26 C. Gambia On October 4, 2010, the Gambian National Assembly unanimously amended Sections 43 and 94 of the Principal Act of the Drug Control (Amendment Bill) to provide for the death penalty for individuals found in possession of more than 250 grams of cocaine or heroin.27 According to the Attorney General, Gambia has become a transit point for drug trafficking, particularly from Latin America bound for Europe.28 In June 2010, at least two tons of cocaine with a street value estimated at $1 billion about ?