By all official measures, Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But would the president elect be able to govern?
International Democracy articles
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China’s Name Change Strategy on Taiwan Sparks Anger
China’s strategy to unify with Taiwan including 66 mulinational companies dear to Taiwanese consumers, is expected to raise a new round of anger.
France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency
France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury.
Egypt TV Host Gets Year in Prison for Interviewing Gay Man
Egypt TV host Mohammed el-Gheiti was found guilty of encouraging immorality over an August 2018 segment in which his guest speaker described his profession.
Growing Crackdown on Activists and Rights Groups in India
The Indian government intensified its harassment and at times prosecution of critics in 2018, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2019.
Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy
Populist parties are on the rise in most European countries. But the citizens that back them also support more direct democracy. Do they deliver it?
Political Repression Tightens Since Cambodia’s Sham Election
Cambodia’s P.M. Hun Sen used crackdown on rights and a bogus election to tighten his grip on power and solidify one-party rule, Human Rights Watch said.
Unrelenting Repression Ahead of Election in Thailand
Thailand’s junta did little in 2018 to address the country’s mounting human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2019.
Sudan Police Clash with Demonstrators in Fresh Protests
Sudan police clashed with demonstrators in fresh protests calling on longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir to step down, activists said.
The Need for Nepal’s Democracy to Address Transitional Justice
Nepal moved to federal structure of governance in 2018 and held elections but failed to deliver justice for country’s decade-long conflict that ended 2006.