Election observers in Somalia say corruption is running rampant ahead of Wednesday’s presidential election
International Democracy articles
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Is Brazil Winning its Fight Against Corruption?
Brazil’s Congress should embrace this critical moment in history to break corruption
Even in Developing Nations, Election Polling is Still King
Polling data can be utilized not just in the US but globally to predict election outcomes
Review of the 2017 Freedom House Democracy Rankings
The only country listed in the Freedom in the World report with a positive trend was Colombia
Romanian Anti-Corruption Protests Hit Fevered Pitch
Romania’s prime minister is digging in over his government’s controversial decree
New Rules For Indian Money Politics Fall Short
Analysts say much more needs to be done to tackle a persistent problem in India
Dutch Vote Hacking Fears Lead to Hand Count of Ballots
Ballot papers in the Dutch general election on March 15 will be counted by hand, not by computer
Philippine Police Corruption Forces Suspension of Drug War
Police in the Philippines are suspending their war on drugs until they have cleansed their ranks
Regional Support For Vote Sparks Talk of a Gambia Model
Despite success, some question the wisdom of ECOWAS intervening on behalf of the people of the Gambia.
Gambian President Jammeh Steps Down Month After Election
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh agreed to step down, heeding international calls to recognize an election loss