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Delhi police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs during a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner over alleged voter roll manipulation.
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido cautioned Nigerian political leaders against exploiting youths as political tools, warning that this trend endangers democracy and the nation's future. He emphasized the need to mentor youths in ideology, sacrifice, and service ins…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared he will not be a political godfather, assuring that Abia voters will choose his successor after his second tenure in 2031.
Schneier and Sanders discuss how AI can improve US elections by listening to voters and engaging them in policy discussions.
America’s democratic slide is becoming Europe’s problem, new report says
New report finds U.S. democratic performance declining, impacting international alliances and security worldwide.
Owen Jones discusses the £72m donations to Reform UK and questions if two rich men can buy democracy.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani lauded the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi for his significant contributions to Nigeria's democracy, particularly in opening up the political space.
2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has criticized Governor Francis Nwifuru's threat to remove local officials if the ruling APC loses the 2027 elections in their areas, asserting that the state is not the property of any single party.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes Reform UK for banning reporters and says they should not be MPs if they can't handle tough questions.
New details emerge about a network of pro-Russian actors in Africa, highlighting Moscow's influence in the region.
Weah invitation: Falana slams NBA, questions democracy record
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana criticized the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting ex-Liberian President George Weah to speak, citing Weah's alleged undermining of the judiciary and rule of law.
The US Supreme Court's recent decision on mail-in voting has created uncertainty, which could be detrimental to democratic elections. The court's decision has not yet addressed the question of who has the authority to determine who can vote by mail, but the damage is alre…
Midterms backlash against data centers shows deep opposition across the political spectrum, with 71% of Americans opposing AI data centers in their area.
Presidential election in Zambia: on the last day for filing challenges, authorities order courts to close
Zambian authorities ordered the closure of courts and judicial institutions on August 24, the final day for the opposition to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election, citing "security reasons" without providing a reopening date.
A group of influential footballers, including Mikaël Silvestre and Lucy Bronze, have called for change at the top of Fifa, accusing President Gianni Infantino of being power hungry.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has been accused by Mamata Banerjee of threatening to arrest her over protests against the Annapurna Yojana scheme. The scheme provides a monthly stipend of 3,000 rupees to eligible women.
The Wahl-O-Mat for the upcoming Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landtagswahl is now available online, allowing users to compare their personal opinions with the positions of the participating political parties.
Beijing has slammed Western nations for interfering in China's internal affairs over their criticism of the conviction of the now-disbanded alliance that organised Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigils and its former leaders for inciting subversion.
Ukraine's sacked defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, claims President Zelensky has "questions to answer" regarding corruption within his government, following a recent money laundering investigation.
Kazakhstan heads to the polls in a snap parliamentary election expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's rule. Seven political parties are fielding candidates, with the newly formed Adilet party likely to win a large majority of the vote.
Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been found guilty of inciting others to subvert state power under the city's national security law. They face a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.
The Ladakh administration has announced that the government is taking steps to address the democratic vacuum in the Union Territory and will recommend to the Election Commission to initiate the panchayat election process.
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned against electoral manipulation and abuse of state power ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, emphasizing the non-negotiable need for credible polls.
Action Alliance presidential candidate, Adekunle Omo-Aje, has called on political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies to uphold the integrity of the 2027 general elections.
Opposition parties in Pakistan launched a countrywide indefinite agitation against the government crackdown on them and to overthrow President Zia-ul-Haq. The protests left at least eight people, including four policemen, dead.
Ukraine's former Defense Minister Mychajlo Fedorow has called for elections during the ongoing war with Russia, posing the biggest internal challenge for President Wolodimir Selenskij since years. Fedorow, a close ally of Selenskij until his surprise dismissal in July, wa…
Political parties may select candidates, it’s the people that select governments, By Akeem Bello
The Osun governorship election demonstrates a significant shift in Nigerian politics, where voters are increasingly exercising their power to choose leaders based on personal judgment rather than party affiliation.
The Guardian views the growing wealth gap as a threat to democracy, with extreme wealth buying political power and undermining redistributive policies. A new global push to tackle inequality is proposed, with the UK joining a new UN International Panel on Inequality.
Malian democracy activist Ras Bath has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the state and membership in a criminal organization. The activist was arrested in March 2023 and has been in detention ever since.
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko
Russia's Supreme Court has upheld the exclusion of the liberal opposition party Yabloko from September's legislative elections, eliminating the country's only explicitly anti-war party from the ballot.