France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies
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.
Local Tensions Flare Up Before Lebanese Election
Incidents of political violence are casting a shadow over Lebanon’s first general election in nine years
Government Moves to Regulate Tanzania Political Speech Online
Bloggers and others running online platforms in Tanzania have two weeks to register with the government
Charged Cambodian Journalist Flees Amid Crackdown
Cambodian journalist Aun Pheap was charged with “incitement to commit a felony” over his election coverage
Massive Armenian Protests as Political Talks Called Off
From Voice of America: Thousands of anti-government protesters marched in Armenia’s capital on Wednesday after planned talks between an opposition leader and the country’s acting prime minister were canceled. The meeting was meant to discuss steps for a political transition following Monday’s resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan. Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetian, a Sargsyan […]
Congo Presidential Hopeful Rejects Any Deal With Kabila
Tshisekedi dismissed speculation he might accept the post of prime minister, something Kabila has offered
Dog Sleds Rush in Ballots as Greenland Voting Polls Close
The country last voted in 2014, when the Social Democrat Siumut party won more than a third of votes
The Very Worrying State of Global Press Freedom
Global press freedom is facing new threats in major democracies as well as in repressive states
Myanmar Policeman Testifies Arrested Reporters Were Set Up
Police officer testified that he and several colleagues were ordered to entrap two reporters working for Reuters
Opposition Parties Seek Indian Chief Justice Impeachment
India’s main opposition parties are seeking to impeach the country’s top judge, accusing him of misuse of authority