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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......

Morocco emerges as a leader in democracy support, yet openness to alternatives rises

Morocco stands out in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as a stronghold of parliamentary democracy, with 68% of Moroccans favoring this system, according to a new report by the Arab Barometer. This figure, the highest in the region, highlights Morocco’s commitment to pluralism and......

Morocco ranks 107th globally and 19th in Africa on democracy index

Morocco ranked 107th out of 173 countries in the "Global State of Democracy 2025" report, released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The North African nation also placed 19th in Africa, surpassing several Maghreb neighbors, including Tunisia (112th),......