Peru opposition slams high-stakes vote over President’s proposals over anti-graft reforms, a high-stakes move that could force out the Cabinet and Congress.
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Equatorial Guinea Vice President Detained in Brazil With $50 Million
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Obiang Mangue was over the weekend detained in Brazil by federal police and revenue authorities for possession of well over $50 million.
South Sudanese Peace Deal Brings Cautiously Optimism From Locals
South Sudan’s warring parties signed what is call a final peace agreement to end a civil war that killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.
Corruption Law at Risk as Peru’s President Faces Standoff With Congress
Peru’s president wants the opposition-dominated Congress to hold a special session this week to debate his proposed anti-corruption measures.
Podcast Reviews Tunisia’s Path From Dictatorship To Democracy
Tunisia, where the Arab uprisings began seven years ago, faces many difficulties in its transition on the economic, political and security fronts.
Rwandan President Pardons Jailed Opposition Leader
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has pardoned jailed opposition leader Victoire Ingabire. A cabinet statement issued Friday evening announced the pardon.
International Day Of Democracy 15 September 2018
International Day of Democracy will mark its 10th anniversary on 15 September 2018. This day has been observed by United Nations member states since 2008.
Anti-Putin Activist Seriously Ill in Russian Hospital, Maybe Poisoned
Pyotr Verzilov seriously ill and in hospital, members of the Pussy Riot protest band with whom he collaborated said, suggesting he may have been poisoned.
Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.
Why Countries Need A Holistic Approach To Prevent Corruption
IDEA encourages governments, address the issue of money in politics holistically and design preventive measures in a horizontal manner with all stakeholders