US Scholar Slams America’s ‘Democratic Facade’ After Venezuela Strike
Historian Peter Kuznick slammed the US for its recent military action against Venezuela, calling out violations of international law and a hunger for oil and power.
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2025 Africa Elections: Triumphs, Turbulence & New Beginnings
A retrospective on Africa’s 2025 elections: victories, contested races, and what young voters can learn for future democratic change.
Central African Republic Kicks Off 2025 General Elections
Voting kicked off for the 2025 Central African Republic general elections today, as 2.3M voters head to polls to choose president, lawmakers, and local officials.
Myanmar Kicks Off Phase 1 of 2025 Elections
Myanmar’s first phase of the 2025 general elections kicked off on Dec 28 with 5,000 candidates, a new MMP system and e-voting in 692 constituencies.
Mogadishu Votes in Historic Step Toward Universal Suffrage
On December 23, 2025, Mogadishu held municipal elections, the first step toward restoring universal suffrage and paving the way for Somalia’s first direct national polls in over fifty years.
Hong Kong’s New LegCo Vote Tests Resilience and Democracy
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UN Chief Condemns Coup Bid as Benin Army Foils Mutiny
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns recent coup attempt in Benin after armed forces foil mutiny, calling for respect for the Constitution and democratic rule.
Hondurans Vote Today in High-Stakes Presidential Race
Hondurans head to the polls today in a tense presidential election with nearly seven million voters and concerns over violence as the nation awaits high-stakes results.
Ecuador Votes Down Foreign Bases and Constitution Shakeup
With over 80% of ballots counted in Ecuador’s referendum, nearly two-thirds rejected foreign military bases, and over 61% voted down convening a constitutional rewrite assembly.
US Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Political Divide
Partisan politics is fueling the longest US shutdown, leaving federal workers furloughed, communities strapped, and raising questions about democracy’s resilience.