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.

Deaths of More Than 300 Indonesian Election Officials Lead to Talks on Reform

April 30, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Umar Madi is among more than 300 election officials who have reportedly died of exhaustion-related illnesses which has led to talks on reform.

Jailed Mozambican Journalists Get Bail after 3 Months

April 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Jailed Mozamican journalists Amade Abubacar and Germano Daniel Adriano released on bail, three months after their arrest on groundless accusations.

Sudan Military and Opposition Agree to Joint Council

April 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sudan’s military rulers, opposition agreed in principle Saturday to the formation of a joint body to lead a transition from 30 years of autocratic rule.

Algerian Protest Leader: Let Ex-Minister Manage Transition

April 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Algerian protest leader: let ex-minister who is respected by protesters and Islamist manage transition as they needs six months to prepare free elections.

Switzerland’s Open-Air Voting Is Now Streamed Online

April 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Switzerland’s open air voting is one of the oldest and simplest forms of direct democracy and it’s called “Landsgemeinde” is now streamed online.

Thousands March in Hong Kong Against Extradition Law

April 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands marched through downtown Hong Kong in opposition to changes an extradition law that many see as eroding the territory’s independent legal system.