Democracy
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,...
Japan Dissolves Lower House Ahead of February Election With Record Short Campaign
Japan’s lower house of parliament has been formally dissolved, setting the stage for a general election scheduled for February 8 and marking one...
Tinubu Hails Chief Bisi Akande at 87, Describes Him as Beacon of Integrity and Progressive Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and former Osun State governor, Chief Bisi Akande, describing him as a...
Opadokun Warns: Rising ings Are Politically Engineered Ahead of 2027 Elections
Chief Ayo Opadokun, elder statesman, lawyer and former National Publicity Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s...
APC Rejects Atiku’s Claims, Says Nigeria’s Democracy Remains Resilient
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat, calling the claims...
