Democratic institutions

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World

Congo Election Could Extend Long Rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso

Voters across the Republic of Congo are participating in a national election that could extend the long leadership of President Denis Sassou Nguesso,...

World

UN Secretary General Warns Human Rights Are Under Assault Worldwide

The Secretary General of the United Nations has warned that human rights are under sustained assault across multiple regions, citing armed conflicts, authoritarian...

World

French President Macron Says U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Highlights Democratic Checks and Balances

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court on presidential tariff authority underscores the strength...

World

Peru Congress Ousts President Amid Expanding Chiate Scandal

Political turmoil has deepened in Peru after lawmakers voted to remove the country’s president in connection with the escalating Chifagate corruption scandal, a...

Politics

El-Rufai Vows Opposition Must Remain Resolute After Alleged Airport Arrest Attempt

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged the opposition to remain steadfast in its efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the...

World

Turkey Parliament Debates Constitutional Amendments on Judicial Authority

The Turkish parliament has begun an intense debate over proposed constitutional amendments that would reshape judicial authority and alter the balance of power...