Democracy
INEC Urges Security Agencies to Intensify Preparation Ahead of FCT and State By-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged security agencies to strengthen planning, deployment, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency coordination for the upcoming FCT...
Rights Group Reports Majority of Global Population Living Under Autocratic Rule
A new international report has concluded that nearly three quarters of the global population lives under governments classified as autocratic. The findings highlight...
United States Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Congressional Map Benefiting Democrats
In a brief ruling from its shadow docket the United States Supreme Court allowed the use of a new congressional map in California...
Laura Fernandez Celebrates Costa Rican Presidential Election Victory
Costa Rican president elect Laura Fernandez has celebrated her decisive election victory describing it as a mandate for reform economic inclusion and institutional...
Costa Rican Populists Win Presidential and Congressional Majority
Costa Rican voters have delivered a sweeping victory to populist leader Laura Fernandez securing her the presidency and granting her party control of...
U.S. President Trump Urges Republicans to Nationalize Voting in Some Places
US President Donald Trump has called on Republican lawmakers to consider nationalizing voting administration in selected areas arguing that federal oversight is necessary...
United Nations Renews Call for Protection of Journalists Worldwide
The United Nations renewed its call for stronger protections for journalists on January 29 2026 amid rising threats against media workers around the...
Burkina Faso Military Government Dissolves All Political Parties by Decree
Burkina Faso military led government has dissolved all political parties and associations nationwide, deepening concerns about the future of political freedoms in the...
INEC to Rotate Continuous Voter Registration to Lagos Wards Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has announced plans to take its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) from Local Government Area offices...
Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Step Down if Ruling Bloc Loses Majority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to resign if her ruling coalition fails to secure a majority in the upcoming national elections,...
