Pro-democracy protests have erupted in Eswatini, months after authorities used tear gas to put down a previous round of rallies.
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Opinion: Biden shouldn’t invite wannabe dictators to ‘Summit of Democracies’
Biden’s ‘summit of democracies’ is to counter China’s aggression. But he must be careful not to invite wannabe dictators to the meeting.
Xi Jinping: China’s ‘democratic’ system holds key to international success
Amid intensifying ideological confrontation with Washington, Xi Jinping has said China has a ‘democratic’ system of government.
Ex-Kremlin mastermind predicts formation of ‘humanless democracies’
In the light of the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence, an ex-Kremlin mastermind has predicted a future of ‘humanless democracies’.
Cornered by African youth, Macron intends to repair FrancAfrique
Faced with harsh criticism, Macron vowed open examination of colonial past. “We must accept and shoulder this obligation,” he stated.
Murder Trial of African icon Thomas Sankara begins
A trial on the assassination of Burkina Faso’s president Thomas Sankara began Monday more than three decades after he was killed.
Czech Opposition Grabs Election Win From PM Babis
Czech center-right opposition group Together overtook Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ ANO party in a parliamentary election on Saturday.
Thai Journalists on Challenges of Covering Protest Movement
Thailand’s protest movement has shifted from anti-monarchy to anti-misrule protests. Journalists face an uphill task covering it.
Taliban Order Afghan Media to Use Group’s Official Name
The Taliban terrorist group overran Afghanistan after US exit and then formed a “government” repressive of journalism and free speech.
Thwarted Coup Signals Dangerous Times For Sudan’s Transition
The recent coup attempt in Sudan, according to civil leaders, is simply another illustration of the urgent need for security-sector reform.