In a growing number of African countries, there are attempts to perpetuate the power of long-dominant families.
The Death of a Warlord in the Central African Republic
The death of Sidiki Abbas of the 3R, one of the most violent warlords in the Central African Republic, was announced earlier this month.
Lawmakers Break Fundraising Records To Kick Off 2022
The 2022 election cycle is already making history, as candidates announce record fundraising just three months into the campaign.
The Blue States That Make It Hardest To Vote
Republicans are being chastised for calling for restrictive voting rules. However, states like Biden’s Delaware are also making voting difficult.
Golf Balls Used To Decide Tied Election In Illinois Town
The clerk of Perry County, Illinois, said it came down to golf balls to break the tie in the conscription’s most recent local elections.
Fears For Health Of Imprisoned Saudi Rights Defender
Health of Saudi rights defender Mohammed al-Qahtani, incarcerated after testing positive for Covid-19 is a source of concern.
How Authoritarian Vestiges Haunt Young Democracies
Most new democracies have vestiges of the old authoritarian regimes, such as successor parties, constitutions, and subnational enclaves.
Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees
SB 684, a Republican bill in Arkansas, vastly increases candidate filing fees for parties that nominate by primary in the state.
Tanzania’s Last Election May Mark End Of Competitive Politics
Tanzania’s 2020 election was a watershed moment. The ruling party rigged the elections on a large scale as part of an oppressive campaign.
Celebrities Pen Open Plea To Putin For Navalny’s Health
Several celebrities and public figures wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking with him to allow treatment for critic Alexei Navalny.