Women have transformed economic and political life in changing Africa more than in other regions
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.
Signs of Major Instability in North Korea Powderkeg
North Korea Powderkeg: Internal political purge in violent North Korea could have broader consequences
Crisis as 100,000 Ethiopians Sent Home by Saudis
Ethiopians sent home from Saudi Arabia in massive numbers flood unprepared cities like Addis Ababa
Powerful Pakistan Judiciary Leader Retires Politics
Controversial Chief Justice and Pakistan judiciary leader retires presaging major changes to giant
Russia Dissident Pussy Riot Musician Could Go Free
Pussy Riot musician could go free from gulag prison system of Russia amid international outcry
Nigeria President Goodluck on Defense Ahead of Vote
Nigeria Goodluck on defense ahead of vote with criticism from ex-President in contentious campaign
Boxer-Politician Remains Ukraine Protest Leader
Political career of famous boxer politician turned Ukraine protest leader tied to ongoing protests
Dozens of Burma Political Prisoners Freed
As Burma political prisoners freed in new batch, program have reached massive numbers as newly freed celebrate with their families in private ceremonies
UN Mulls Election Preparations in Congo
Africa’s population giant desperately needs free and fair elections to begin exit from decades of instability as UN helps with election preparations in Congo
World’s Best Grassroots Human Rights Journalists
Rise in grassroots citizen journalists who use video and smartphones to cover news in their countries