Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tests positive for COVID-19. President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and his regime has largely neglected it.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Why Covid-19 is North Korea’s ‘black swan’
An embattled North Korean economy has been further weakened by coronavirus pandemic, somewhat its “black swan”, even though the regime still plays tough.
Ethiopia: At least 150 Killed in Clashes Following Death of Outspoken Singer
Riots in Ethiopia’s Oromia region over the killing of popular singer persist. 150 have since died from repression. PM Abiy Ahmed was seen as a reformer.
Britain Poised to Ban Huawei
From VOA: The British government is set to end the participation of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in
State-sponsored disinformation – the elephant in the room
Scholar Sohini Chatterjee says disinformation is not solely a foreign challenge as “democratically-elected leaders are increasingly fuelling [its spread]”.
Monitoring COVID-19´s impact on democracy & human rights
Covid-19 Global Monitor is hosting a live web event on July 7, 2020, to discuss the pandemic’s impact on human rights and democracy.
Zimbabwe Man Shot by Chinese Employer Disabled, Looking for Compensation
A Zimbabwean man shot by a Chinese national over pay dispute has asked for compensation as he fears he has become crippled for life.
Interview: what Chance for Democracy After President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death?
Birgit Schwarz [talked to HWR]…about whether the election of a new government and Nkurunziza’s death could finally lead to democratic change in [Burundi].
Malawi State Official Says Mutharika Has Conceded Defeat, Moved Out of Presidential Palace
Reorganised due to irregularities, Malawi’s election runoff has concluded with the victory of the opposition. Incumbent Peter Mutharika conceded defeat.
How COVID could kill off populism
Governance should be based on a balanced approach which is why populism is bad but it has been difficult to dismantle. COVID-19 could be the solution.