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Guinea-Bissau votes in crucial Presidential and legislative elections

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – Guinea-Bissau is holding presidential and legislative elections on Sunday in a critical test of its democratic institutions, which have been repeatedly challenged by political rivalries and attempts to influence governance. Twelve candidates are competing for the presidency,......

Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal police after months of house arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been taken into federal police custody, as confirmed by his lawyer. This development marks the end of his several months in house arrest while appealing a Supreme Court conviction for undermining Brazil's democracy. His attorney, Celso Vilardi, did not......

Ugandans celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s New York City win as a beacon of democratic hope

Ugandans have expressed joy and pride after learning that Zohran Mamdani, a Kampala-born politician, was elected mayor of New York City, making him the first Muslim and first South Asian heritage mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, 34, who moved to the United States at the age of seven, defeated......

Emmanuel Macron calls for debate on internet threats and social media’s impact on democracy

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the launch of a national debate on the influence of the internet and social media on democracy, aiming to address their growing impact on public discourse, disinformation, and social cohesion, the Élysée said on Monday. Macron will......

Millions join ‘No Kings’ rallies across the US as protests against Trump’s leadership intensify

Cities across the United States witnessed a wave of mass mobilizations over the weekend as millions of demonstrators took to the streets under the banner of the “No Kings” movement. The coordinated nationwide rallies, organized under the slogan “50 states, 50 protests, 1 movement,”......

Massive crowds gather in Western Kenya to honor late opposition leader Raila Odinga

Tens of thousands of Kenyans gathered on Saturday in the western city of Kisumu to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the veteran opposition leader and democracy icon, following two days of mourning in Nairobi marked by deadly crowd surges. From the early morning hours, huge crowds streamed into......

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure in Venezuela’s opposition, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her steadfast commitment to democracy and human rights in the country. The Nobel Committee commended her persistent advocacy for political freedom amid Venezuela’s ongoing......

Morocco’s Ombudsman engages youth amid public service protests

Morocco’s Ombudsman Institution has launched an initiative targeting political party youth organizations, aiming to understand how younger generations experience and evaluate public services. The program comes amid rising public scrutiny of healthcare, education, and basic administrative services......

Von der Leyen warns EU lawmakers against “divisions that enemies could exploit”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged members of the European Parliament to remain united, warning that internal divisions could be used by the EU’s adversaries. Speaking before MEPs in Strasbourg, Von der Leyen, who is currently facing two motions of censure, stressed the......