New podcast from the Democratic Society with Hanne Bastiaensen about her work on balancing offline and online voting in Antwerp’s participatory budget.
International Democracy articles
Here you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.
Slovaks Protest Lack of Progress One Year Since Journalist’s Murder
Thousands of Slovaks rallied to mark first anniversary of the killing of an investigative reporter and his fiancee to protest lack of progress in the case.
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Seeks 2nd Term
Senegal’s President Macky Sall is counting on the success of his economic record to propel him to win a second term in Sunday’s elections.
China Bars Millions From Travel for ‘Social Credit’ Offenses
Would-be air travelers were blocked from buying tickets 17.5 million times last year under a controversial “social credit” .
Cubans Expected to Voice Opposition in Constitutional Vote
For the first time since the 1959 Revolution, Cuban voters on Sunday may express significant dissent, when they go to the polls to ratify new constitution.
Sudan Declares National Emergency as Protests Continue
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir declared a national emergency for one year, and dissolved local and national governments amid widespread demonstrations.
Vote Counting Underway in Nigeria Presidential Poll
Vote-counting began Saturday in Nigeria’s hotly-contested presidential election that was marred by violent outbreaks in a few parts of the oil-rich nation.
Nigerian Female Candidates Find Opportunities Amid Shifting Attitudes
Zainab Sulaiman Umar knows how to get out the vote. The Nigerian politician walks door to door, pitching her campaign and touting her party’s platform.
Africa’s Largest Democracy Finally Goes to Vote, a Week Late
A voting card and a metal rod for self-defense are both close at hand in Christopher Obiorah’s tiny bookshop but he hopes to use just one of them.
Sudan Government Arrests Opposition Leaders Ahead of Protest
Sudan arrest more than 10 opposition leaders says an opposition ahead of the latest day of protests urging President Omar al-Bashir to resign.