France is set to receive President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt December 7. President Al-Sisi has a track record of undemocratic governance.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Sources of resilience: Democracy ‘contains seeds of its own recovery’
Some have warned that populist drives are likely to cause democracies to die. However, democracy contains the seeds of its own recovery.
Macron Calls Images of Police Beating Black Man Shameful for France
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images showing Paris police beating up a Black music producer were shameful for France.
Moldova election a blow to Russia’s regional dominance
Russia has long asserted dominance over neighbours. The election of pro-Western Maia Sandu as Moldova’s next president shows it is losing this grip.
How to save democracy from technology
Digital platforms’ concentrated financial and political control is like a stacked weapon sitting on a table, open indeed to ill-intentioned people.
Anticipating global pushback against the ‘China Challenge’
According to U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, a bipartisan policy must take shape for the United States to “out-compete” China.
Argentina’s Violent Enforcement of Covid-19 Rules
“Argentina’s response to Covid-19 has been marred by a violent police response towards people accused of breaking the rules”, report.
Chaos Erupts in Kampala Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
Ugandan police arrested opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as singer Bobi Wine, on Wednesday sparking protests by his supporters.
How people power builds democratic resilience
A new perspective looks at the role of people activism in shaping democracy. It argues that it plays a key role in building democratic resilience.
Jerry Rawlings, one of Africa’s greatest democrats dies
Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s longest serving President died Thursday at 73. He will be remembered as one of Africa’s greatest democrat and pan-africanist.