The CNRP, the major opposition party, no longer exists because the nation’s top court dissolved it in November
International Democracy articles
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VIDEO: Kenyan media is increasingly under pressure and in crisis
The screws are being tightened on Kenyan media, but the fourth estate also has credibility issues
Saudi activist detained after questioning renewed Israel ties
Saudi Arabian activist has been detained in her home country, and could face up to five years in prison
Why a Vietnamese City Rescinded Order Curtailing Press Freedom
Danang authorities issued guidelines requiring the local press to obtain official approval before disseminating content
Thailand protesters march to demand national elections
People gathered at a monument to democracy in the Thai capital to urge the military government not to delay elections
A Recent Analysis of the Pro-Democracy Togo Protests
As the nation’s rulers plot, the losers in this are the Togolese people yearning for freedom and democracy.
Worries over the accuracy of recent Mozambique election
The civil society coalition Votar Mocambique declared in its report released today that recent election was unacceptable
Releasing Ethiopian Prisoners of Conscience is Key to Reform
News from Ethiopia that Amnesty International prisoner of conscience Eskinder Nega will be among 746 prisoners released
VIDEO: Review of Modern Democracy and Disinformation
A new video reviews how the battle for accurate information has been affected by a rise in disinformation
Rumors that Zimbabwe set to pardon 2500 political prisoners
A strategic plan review workshop for the ministry held in Kadoma depicted appalling conditions for prisoners