Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s approval ratings have plummeted raising concerns that Ethiopia’s June elections will deepen mistrust.
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.
Nicaragua’s Democracy Is Crumbling In Real Time
Nicaragua’s President, Daniel Ortega, has spent the last week repressing his political opponents through the police and the courts.
A Case For Continued Election Observation In Africa
Observer report recommendations, which serve as the foundation for post-election reforms, are the core value of election observation.
Pakistan Pursuing An Unrelenting Assault On Journalism
Journalists in Pakistan are fired, harassed, and assaulted for critical reporting. Instead of empathy and support, they are mocked.
Algeria Election Sees Slow Turnout Amid Boycott
Parliamentary elections have taken place in Algeria, the first since Bouteflika’s removal. The turnout was slow amid a boycott.
South Africa Needs New Thinking For Its Democracy
Claims of racial bias against black pupils at private schools are commonplace in South Africa, also a reminder of the country’s realities.
Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Released From Jail
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow has been released from jail. She could soon be back in custody under Beijing’s new security law.
How Peru’s Electoral Drama Is Damaging Democracy
Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s presidential candidate, wants to use legal means to prevent defeat, reminiscing Trump’s unpleasant techniques.
The Need To Fix Jamaica’s Democracy
We’re not sure if Jamaica has two major parties. There’s the ruling party and the collapsing Opposition, to be sure (whichever you pick).
Consolidating Indonesia’s Deteriorating Democracy
There are fears Indonesia’s democracy will slump further following a global trend of regimes restricting freedoms during the pandemic.