Dictatorship has begun to show signs of negotiations as democracy protests flare but Bahrain opposition welcomes new talks. Bahrain’s oil economy has left out majority Shiite population
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China Claims Corruption Success But Many Sceptical
China political corruption among world’s worst as China continues economic growth – China claims corruption success but fails to solve pervasive system
Successful Democracy in Ghana Tested by Close Vote
Ghana is arguably most democratic country in Africa with a history of good elections – Democracy in Ghana tested but enjoys democracy peace dividend still
South Africa President Zuma Remains Party Leader
Zuma remains party leader despite fighting multiple controversies as South Africa economy struggles – Zuma scandals and weak government have hurt ruling party’s dominance
Shiite Protesters in Bahrain Denounce Government
Dictatorship rules without input of Shiite majority as protests in Bahrain denounce government – Population mostly Shiite but Bahrain ruled by Sunnis
Morocco Corruption Continues to Go Unaddressed
Stable Morocco corruption continues amid very poor public services after decades of rule by dictatorship – Morocco corruption continues unaddressed despite
Government Passes Major India Economic Reform Package
World’s largest democracy continues towards major India economic reform package despite economic headwinds
Peaceful Protests Continue in Egypt Capital
Egypt President Morsi has faced growing opposition after recent power grab – Revolution in jeopardy as peaceful protests continue in Egypt in scary crisis
Sudan University Student Protesters Found Dead
Nation continues to fall apart with multiple wars, coups and Sudan University student protesters nationwide – Sudan dictatorship continues to crumble slowly as people of Sudan suffer
Ghana Vote Cements Lead as Most Democratic in Africa
Ghana’s democracy has shown that election systems can survive in Africa