democracy News & Analysis

December 16, 2025

Africa's Coup Crisis: Breaking the Cycle of Military Takeovers

A new wave of military coups sweeps across Africa in 2025, with Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau joining the growing list of nations under military rule.

#Africa #military-coups #democracy

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Brazil Congress Passes Bill to Reduce Bolsonaro's Coup Sentence

France 24

December 10, 2025

Brazil Congress Passes Bill to Reduce Bolsonaro's Coup Sentence

Brazil's lower house approved legislation that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's potential prison sentence for coup plotting, amid chaotic parliamentary scenes.

#Brazil #Bolsonaro #coup

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Nobel Winner Machado Calls for Freedom Fight from Venezuelan Opposition

Deutsche Welle

December 10, 2025

Nobel Winner Machado Calls for Freedom Fight from Venezuelan Opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado surprises Nobel Committee by announcing her journey to Oslo, as her daughter accepts prestigious award on her behalf.

#venezuela #nobel-prize #democracy

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Zelensky Offers Wartime Elections After Trump's Democracy Challenge

The Guardian

December 10, 2025

Zelensky Offers Wartime Elections After Trump's Democracy Challenge

Ukrainian President Zelensky responds to Trump's criticism by proposing elections within three months, pending parliamentary and international support during ongoing war.

#Ukraine #elections #Trump

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Guinea-Bissau Election Crisis: Armed Groups Destroy Ballots After Coup

France 24

December 02, 2025

Guinea-Bissau Election Crisis: Armed Groups Destroy Ballots After Coup

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission reports armed men destroyed election ballots following last week's military coup, making it impossible to publish results.

#Guinea-Bissau #military-coup #West-Africa

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Egypt's Parliamentary Elections: Democratic Theater or Power Grab?

Al Jazeera

November 27, 2025

Egypt's Parliamentary Elections: Democratic Theater or Power Grab?

Egypt's upcoming parliamentary elections appear carefully orchestrated to ensure President el-Sisi's continued dominance, raising questions about genuine democratic processes.

#Egypt #el-Sisi #Middle-East

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Zimbabwean Activist Namatai Kwekweza Wins German Africa Prize 2025

Deutsche Welle

November 27, 2025

Zimbabwean Activist Namatai Kwekweza Wins German Africa Prize 2025

Young Zimbabwean democracy advocate Namatai Kwekweza receives Germany's highest African honor for her fearless work promoting rule of law in Zimbabwe.

#Zimbabwe #democracy #activism

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UK Considers Scrapping Jury Trials: Democracy Under Pressure

The Guardian

November 27, 2025

UK Considers Scrapping Jury Trials: Democracy Under Pressure

The UK government weighs ending 800-year-old jury trial rights to tackle court backlogs, sparking concerns about democratic erosion amid financial pressures.