Authoritarians worldwide like to show that they are strong and work hard to maintain this image but in reality they are very weak.
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.
Zambia Starts Counting Ballots In Close Election
Voters waited in long lines to cast their ballots in some Zambian polling stations after dark Thursday, as counting started in others.
Democracy Decaying In A Number Of Asian Polities
China, Russia, Vietnam, North Korea are known Asian dictatorships but democracy is steadily decaying in a number of other Asian polities.
Is Morocco’s ‘Arab Spring’ Moment Finally Here?
Hundreds of Moroccans rallied against their government following a fiery suicide by a cart driver. This isn’t the first time this has happened.
Putin Destroying What Is Left Of Russian Civil Society
The arrest of dissidents is only one aspect of Vladimir Putin crackdown on dissent. Putin is also destroying the Russian civil society.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal
Bolsonaro, who plans to seek for re-election, claims that the current voting system is exposed to fraud, allegations dismissed in court.
Tanzania Suspends Newspaper For Story On President
Tanzania has suspended a local newspaper for publishing that President Samia Suluhu Hassan would not run for re-election in 2025.
South African President Testifies At Inquiry Into Corruption
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, VP under Zuma, appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Wednesday.
Elections To Test Zambia’s Standing As Stable Democracy
Zambia’s reputation as one of Africa’s most stable democracies will be tested this week when President Edgar Lungu seeks re-election.
Pro-Democracy Belarusian Kickboxer Facing Prison
Belarus champion kickboxer Alyaksey Kudzin has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for “assaulting” a police officer during protest.