Benin, once West Africa’s poster child for democracy, is under fire after two opposition leaders were sentenced to harsh prison terms.
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.
Biden’s democracy summit must deliver on its aims to beat authoritarianism
Last week’s Summit for Democracy was significant but it means nothing if participants do not move past talk to a clear action plan.
Chinese President Xi, Russia’s Putin, Hold Video Meeting
Putin and Xi met by video conference Wednesday, emphasizing close alliance despite both countries’ poor relations with the West.
South African High Court Orders Zuma Back to Jail
South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma back to jail calling the decision to grant him medical parole irrational.
Journalists In China Face ‘nightmare’ Worthy Of Mao Era
What Xi Jinping has done is create a “nightmare” of media tyranny reminiscent of Mao’s era, with Hong Kong journalism in “freefall.”
Maduro Strengthens His Grip On Power In Venezuela
Súper Bigote – “Super Mustache” – is a new cartoon on Venezuelan official TV that portrays Maduro as an anti-imperialist crusader.
Cuba Urged To End Repression Of Artists
Over 300 major figures from the art world have called out Cuba, asking it to put an end to state-sponsored violence against artists.
What Switzerland Can Offer The Summit For Democracy
Switzerland wants to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the Summit for Democracy build a name for itself internationally.
Libyan court reinstates Saif Gaddafi as presidential candidate
A court in Sebha has overturned the election commission’s decision to annul Saif alIslam’s right to stand for election in Libya in December.
Democracy Collapses As Polarization Leads To Loss Of Diversity
The increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States – and much of the world – is experiencing a catastrophic loss of diversity.