After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won’t be intimidated…
International Democracy articles
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Zimbabwe Opposition Warns Of Regime Election Violence
The leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has warned of…repression by the ruling Zanu-PF party to ensure victory in elections.
How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China
The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.
China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot
Before…citizens started heading back to their…villages for Lunar New Year, tensions were brewing across nation over…bans on fireworks.
Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power
Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.
European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption
To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in place “firewalls” as well as “sound alarm bells early.”
Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives
Three decades after independence, Slovakia is trailing Switzerland on the path of decision-making via direct democratic popular rights.
Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest
Czech former PM returned to court…to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million euro subsidy, days before a presidential election.
How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms
Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.
Raponda Named Gabon’s First-Ever Female VP
Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Odimba named Monday (Jan. 09) the country’s first female vice-president. Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda.