Taking place just weeks before the official start of the campaign period, this panel examines the essential benchmarks for credible elections in the Congo.
International Democracy articles
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Journal Of Democracy Explores Trends In Latin American Democracy
How is the decline of established parties transforming Latin American democracy – and beyond? Regional democracies under microscope by multiple authors.
Using New Tech Like Blockchain to Battle Land Corruption
Technological solutions to prevent land corruption require resources, but they do not have to be expensive, land rights experts said Tuesday.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Declines Debate With Rival Ahead Of Sunday Election
Brazil’s Bolsonaro declines debate with rival ahead of Sunday election and sought to counter criticism that he represents a threat to country’s democracy.
Vietnam’s Trong Secures Presidency, Consolidating His Total Power
Vietnam’s rubber stamp National Assembly elected Communist Party General-Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as the country’s president on Tuesday.
Late Saudi Writer Khashoggi Supported Arab Spring, Free Speech
VOA recalls interview with Khashoggi in August where he expressed his views on democracy and many other regional issues and problems in Egypt and Libya.
Uganda Under Scrutiny After Video of Assault Surfaces
Uganda’s security forces are under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing plain clothed officers brutally beating and arresting a civilian on the street.
Brazil’s Right-Wing Candidate Scolds Son For Threat To Shut Top Court
Brazil’s leading presidential hopeful, Jair Bolsonaro, publicly upbraided his son on Monday for threatening to shut down the Supreme Court.
Congo’s Controversial Voting Machines Start Arriving
Congo’s controversial voting machines for December’s election had been made to order and would finish arriving this month said deputy Prime Minister.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Flooded With Fake News In Brazil Election
Facebook Inc.’s popular WhatsApp messaging service has become a political battle ground in Brazil’s most polarized election in decades, raising concerns.