• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
  • WORLD DEMOCRACY
  • POLITICAL ART
  • more
    • election technology
    • money politics
    • political dissidents
    • THIRD PARTY
      • third party central
      • green party
      • justice party
      • libertarian party
    • voting methods
  • DC INFO
    • author central
    • about
    • advertise with DC
    • contact
    • privacy policy

Democracy Chronicles

International Democracy Originals

This International Democracy Originals archive has all of our original articles about the global struggle for free and fair elections, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this International Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to also check out our main section on World Democracy as well.

Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China Over Censorship Concerns

by DC Editors - October 16, 2021

Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China Over Censorship Concerns

Microsoft will close LinkedIn in China later this year over significantly more challenging environment, the company announced Thursday.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Social Media and Democracy

US Government Suspends Economic Assistance to Cameroon over human rights violations

by DC Editors - October 31, 2019

US Government Suspends Economic Assistance to Cameroon over human rights violations

President Trump October 31, 2019, informed Congress he will suspend US economic assistance to Cameroon due to human rights by armed and security forces.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Major National Dialogue: Can Cameroon Address Reconstruction?

by DC Editors - October 1, 2019

Major National Dialogue: Can Cameroon Address Reconstruction?

In an extraordinary speech to the nation on September 10, 2019, Paul Biya, President of Cameroon since

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Zimbabwean activist doctor unable to recall details of his disappearance

by Livert Ngum - September 21, 2019

Zimbabwean activist doctor unable to recall details of his disappearance

Prominent doctor and activist Peter Magombeyi leader of Zimbabwe doctors’ strike was abducted and tortured but can’t recall details of his disappearance.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Money Politics, Zimbabwe

Five Pitfalls of President Paul Biya’s Call for a National Dialogue to Solve the Anglophone Conflict in Cameroon

by DC Editors - September 10, 2019

Five Pitfalls of President Paul Biya’s Call for a National Dialogue

In an extraordinary speech President Biya of Cameroon called for a national dialogue to solve the Anglophone conflict. Here are five pitfalls of the call.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Cameroon: Life Sentence for Separatists Gross Violation of Rights

by DC Editors - September 9, 2019

Cameroon: Life Sentence for Separatists Gross Violation of Rights

UN Refugee Agency said the life sentencing of separatist leaders by Cameroon Military court violates the fundamental principle of non-refoulement practice.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Nigeria

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

by Livert Ngum - September 6, 2019

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe dies a Hero, Liberator or did he pass on a Foe, Oppressor?

by Ngah Gabriel - September 6, 2019

Robert Mugabe February 21, 1924 to September 6, 2019: Hero or Foe?

As compared to decried white minority rule Mugabe was an economic disaster. He died more a foe to Zimbabwean people, an oppressor, than a hero or liberator.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

Life sentence for Ambazonian separatist leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace

by DC Editors - August 21, 2019

Ayuk Tabe life sentence threat to world peace

Life sentence for Ambazonian leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace. An international forum should address the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Switzerland

16 August 2019 Zimbabwe Protests, State Repression and the Urgency of Political Reforms

by Livert Ngum - August 17, 2019

16 August 2019 Zimbabwe Protests, State Repression and the Urgency of Political Reforms

Repression of 16 August 2019 Zimbabwe protests places the Southern African nation more on the path of instability. Zimbabwe needs urgent political reforms.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 10
  • Go to Next Page »
Home | International Democracy Originals

Primary Sidebar

Advertise button

In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

democracy chronicles newsletter

DC AUTHORS

Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

MORE FROM OUR AUTHORS

VISIT OUR POLITICAL ART SECTION:

dc political art

DEMOCRACY CULTURE

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

MORE CULTURE

VISIT OUR US DEMOCRACY SECTION:

American Democracy