Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Tuesday said he will roll out protests this year, saying the economy will improve only if political issues are settled.
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Putin Denies He Wants to Remain in Power Indefinitely
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is denying that he’s planning to retain his grip on power when he relinquishes his country’s presidency in 2024.
Zimbabwe Students Stage Protest Over Deteriorating Situation in Schools
Students at Zimbabwe’s Njube High School in Bulawayo staged a protest Monday where teachers are on strike and parents angry over high cost of education
Belgium’s experiment in permanent forms of deliberative democracy
The parliament of the Region of Brussels in Belgium amended its internal regulations to allow the formation of ‘deliberative committees’.
The Year of Rage: Human Rights in Africa in 2019
There was rage across the African continent last year, says Human Rights Watch in its annual report, with no sign of cooling down in 2020.
Mozambique’s Nyusi Begins 2nd Term Amid Violent Challenges
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi was sworn in for a second and final term Wednesday after five turbulent years in office amid two armed insurgencies.
South Africa to Strip Refugees’ Status for Any Political Act
A deeply ironic new law now allows South Africa to strip refugees of asylum status if they engage in any political activity related to their home countries.
Uncovering of Cuba’s police State a blow to the regime
A former high-ranking judge in Cuba joined an anti-government activist in revealing classified information showing the Cuban regime’s arbitrary detentions.
Ways to accomplish workplace democracy
Accomplish workplace democracy and motivate your employees to be productive while at work.
Why Taiwan’s emphatic rebuke terrifies China
Taiwan’s voters rebuked China’s rising authoritarianism Saturday by re-electing President Tsai Ing-wen, who vowed to preserve the island’s sovereignty.