33 years. That is how long Hun Sen been in power. Longevity in power is not unique to Africa. Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s longevity in power, enforced dictatorially, is a case in point.
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Political Dissident in America to Block Aid to Ugandan Dictator
The purpose of Ugandan democracy activist and parliamentarian Boby Wine’s meeting with Representative Sherman was to petition Trump to stop funding the repressive Ugandan Military.
Opposition Candidate Promises True Nigerian Democracy If Elected
Atiku Abubakar, ex-Vice President of Nigerian has promised “true democracy” if he emerges winner in the 2019 presidential polls. Rhethoric of possibility?
Key Madagascar Election Set as President Steps Down to Run
President Henry Rajaonarimampianina of Madagascar has stepped down in order to contest for the upcoming elections in November and December 2018.
Congo’s Constitutional Court Excludes Bemba From Presidential Race
Congo’s Constitutional Court has excluded presidential hopeful Jean Pierre Bemba from the upcoming presidential election. The decision came Monday.
A Brazilian Candidate and Also an Executioner?
Jair Bolsonaro, presidential candidate for the Social Liberal Party (PSL) and a leading candidate for the presidential election in Brazil has promised hell for criminals.
Bobi Wine Trial: How the Ugandan Regime Is Flaunting Democracy
The Bobi Wine trial is a showdown of how the Ugandan regime is flaunting democracy. Wine is being dragged from one court to another for opposing Museveni despite his parliamentary immunity.
Hola Cuba! Democracy? Cuba Launches Mobile Internet
Where freedom of speech and expression could land you to jail without trial there appears to be a gradual opening up to democracy as Cuba launches mobile internet.
What Would Happen If Australian Prime Minister Quits?
Australian PM, Malcolm Turnbull, has threatened to resign his position because of a political crisis that led to the shutting down of parliament by the ruling Liberal Party. What next?
Opposition Party MDC Calls For Fresh Zimbabwe Election
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe Movement for democratic change (MDC) has filed a challenge to the result on Friday claiming there was a miss calculation of the votes