Faced with harsh criticism, Macron vowed open examination of colonial past. “We must accept and shoulder this obligation,” he stated.
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.
Murder Trial of African icon Thomas Sankara begins
A trial on the assassination of Burkina Faso’s president Thomas Sankara began Monday more than three decades after he was killed.
Czech Opposition Grabs Election Win From PM Babis
Czech center-right opposition group Together overtook Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ ANO party in a parliamentary election on Saturday.
Thai Journalists on Challenges of Covering Protest Movement
Thailand’s protest movement has shifted from anti-monarchy to anti-misrule protests. Journalists face an uphill task covering it.
Taliban Order Afghan Media to Use Group’s Official Name
The Taliban terrorist group overran Afghanistan after US exit and then formed a “government” repressive of journalism and free speech.
Thwarted Coup Signals Dangerous Times For Sudan’s Transition
The recent coup attempt in Sudan, according to civil leaders, is simply another illustration of the urgent need for security-sector reform.
Guinea Coup Was Setback For Democracy In Africa
Africa has been afflicted by unconstitutional change of government. Guinea’s coup was another reminder of unrest in West Africa.
Why Authoritarian Regimes Attack Independent Universities
The once-thriving AUAF campus in Kabul is now under Taliban control, and most of its students and faculty have fled or are hiding.
Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil’s democracy
According to DW’s Philipp Lichterbeck, a president who threatens to organize a military coup should face impeachment proceedings.
If American Elections Were As Boring As Germany’s
Germany’s politics consists of short stay leaders and other leaders who endure. Such a scenario would make American politics boring.