Tunisia is disintegrating, where the Arab Spring began. It may, however, not be too late to salvage the country’s shaky democracy.
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Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading
Tanzania’s opposition leader was arrested last week and charged with plotting to kill state officials, dashing hopes for a democratic turn.
US Lobbyist Conducted Campaigns For African Dictators
America struggles to shake off support for dictators in Africa yet leading figures in some of its lobby firms are doing the contrary.
Tunisia: Crisis as President Kais Saied Sacks Government
Tunisia faced its worst crisis in a decade of democracy Monday, when President Kais Saied deposed the cabinet and halted parliament.
How Biden Can Bolster India’s Democracy
To shore up Indian democracy, Biden’s administration has to reinstate values into U.S.-Indian relations while preserving strategic ties.
Delta Variant Deepens Crisis For Tunisia’s Democracy
Tunisia’s political troubles have been worsened by a rapidly declining health condition as the Delta form of the coronavirus gains hold.
Russia Bars Prominent Communist From Election
Barred from the polls, well-known communist, Pavel Grudinin, will not be running for the lower house of the Russian Duma on Saturday.
In Myanmar, The Military Declares War On Medics
Myanmar’s military has declared war on medics who were among the first and most vocal opponents of the February takeover.
Somalia Postpones Long-Delayed Election
Somalia’ elections scheduled to begin on Sunday have been postponed due to months of delays in the profoundly insecure Horn of Africa country.
The Mom Who Became Face Of Belarus Democracy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya became the face of Belarus’ pro-democracy campaign after her husband, a majoropposition figure was jailed.