Judicial authorities in Rwanda are prosecuting opposition members, journalists, and commentators on the basis of their speech.
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.
Africa’s Whistleblowers Pay A High Price For Their Courage
Whistleblowers in Africa countries face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection for them.
Putin Falls Into The Dictator Trap
The risks of miscalculation are compounded, psychology research has shown, by the fact that power literally goes to your head, expert.
Digital Human Rights Need A Single Home In U.S. Government
Autocrats have always tried to tightly control their people and today’s modern means of communication bring new dimensions.
How China Is Backing Russia In Ukraine
Through a variety of information channels, Beijing is framing the conflict on Putin’s terms, promoting pro-Kremlin narratives.
Nigeria’s Democracy Needs More Legislative Therapy
Despite recent positive advances, such as the electoral reform act of February 2022, much still has to be done to repair Nigeria’s democracy.
Popular Tibetan Singer Dies Of Self-Immolation Protest
Tsewang Norbu, 25, famous Tibetan singer died of self-immolation on 25 February this year protesting Chinese government repression.
Upcoming Conference On Global Digital Democracy
A vibrant landscape of eDemocracy solutions already exists, from Participatory Budgeting to Citizen Consultation, and from Online Ideation to Voting.
How Person-Centric Politics Defies All Norms Of Democracy
The liberation of policy and polity from person-centric politics is important if equitable socio-economic redistribution is to be ensured.
Russian Court Sentences Crimean Journalist To 19 Years In Prison
On Thursday, March 10, the Southern District Military Court in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don unjustly sentenced Bekirov.