democracy
Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go wrong?
World
February 7, 2024
Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go wrong?
CNN —In a region plagued by volatility, Senegal had long been praised for its political stability. But the West African…
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders to give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
World
November 29, 2023
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders to give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
Hong Kong CNN — Dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures are one step closer to learning their fate…
Egypt’s presidential elections likely set for mid-December: TV host
Egypt
September 19, 2023
Egypt’s presidential elections likely set for mid-December: TV host
TV host Lamis al-Hadidi on Monday revealed that preparations are underway within the National Elections Authority to announce the date…
Israel’s democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here’s what to know
Middle East
September 12, 2023
Israel’s democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here’s what to know
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that…
Ukraine to take part in US-led Summit for Democracy, Zelensky says
World
March 28, 2023
Ukraine to take part in US-led Summit for Democracy, Zelensky says
Ukraine is taking part in the US-led Summit for Democracy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address Monday. “We…
Analysis: Why Zelensky’s surprise US visit is so hugely significant
World
December 21, 2022
Analysis: Why Zelensky’s surprise US visit is so hugely significant
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit Wednesday will symbolically bolster America’s role as the arsenal of democracy in the bitter war for…
Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here’s what to know
World
October 1, 2022
Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here’s what to know
CNN — As election day approaches in Brazil, the two leading presidential candidates – former president Luiz Inacio Lula da…
Italy expected to look right as voters head to polls in national election
World
September 25, 2022
Italy expected to look right as voters head to polls in national election
CNN – Italians are voting Sunday in national elections in which the far-right Brothers of Italy party – led by…
Hungary can ‘no longer be considered a full democracy,’ says EU Parliament
World
September 16, 2022
Hungary can ‘no longer be considered a full democracy,’ says EU Parliament
Hungary can “no longer be considered a full democracy,” the European Parliament said in a statement following its adoption of…
Angola at a crossroads as citizens vote in tight presidential election race
World
August 28, 2022
Angola at a crossroads as citizens vote in tight presidential election race
(CNN) – Voters in the oil-rich African nation of Angola will go to the polls on Wednesday to decide who…