Owners of looted shops in Soweto accuse the South African government of neglecting them during this month’s violence and looting.
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.
Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US
Belarusians’ fight for independence, according to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is a microcosm of authoritarianism vs democracy globally.
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Is Shaken
The landlocked country once known as Swaziland is cracking down on pro-democracy protesters, sparking a crisis in Southern Africa.
Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism
Under China’s draconian security law, a pro-democracy activist was found guilty of terrorism, secession, setting a dangerous new precedent.
It’s Not Too Late To Save Tunisia’s Shaky Democracy
Tunisia is disintegrating, where the Arab Spring began. It may, however, not be too late to salvage the country’s shaky democracy.
Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading
Tanzania’s opposition leader was arrested last week and charged with plotting to kill state officials, dashing hopes for a democratic turn.
US Lobbyist Conducted Campaigns For African Dictators
America struggles to shake off support for dictators in Africa yet leading figures in some of its lobby firms are doing the contrary.
Tunisia: Crisis as President Kais Saied Sacks Government
Tunisia faced its worst crisis in a decade of democracy Monday, when President Kais Saied deposed the cabinet and halted parliament.
How Biden Can Bolster India’s Democracy
To shore up Indian democracy, Biden’s administration has to reinstate values into U.S.-Indian relations while preserving strategic ties.
Delta Variant Deepens Crisis For Tunisia’s Democracy
Tunisia’s political troubles have been worsened by a rapidly declining health condition as the Delta form of the coronavirus gains hold.