Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.
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.
European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption
To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in place “firewalls” as well as “sound alarm bells early.”
Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives
Three decades after independence, Slovakia is trailing Switzerland on the path of decision-making via direct democratic popular rights.
Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest
Czech former PM returned to court…to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million euro subsidy, days before a presidential election.
How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms
Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.
Raponda Named Gabon’s First-Ever Female VP
Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Odimba named Monday (Jan. 09) the country’s first female vice-president. Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda.
The Future Of South Korean Democracy
[Korea] needs a consensus policy on North Korea in the way that Ostpolitik was embraced by the center left and center right in Germany.
Haiti’s Democracy Dying As Last Senators Leave Office
Resignation of Haiti’s final…senators raises concerns about…democracy in a country that hasn’t been able to hold elections since 2016.
Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown
Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.
Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters
Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with AI and algorithms that track voters’ social media activity.