Keywords: Political Reform


Former Iranian leaders publicly break with regime over protest crackdown

Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have......

Morocco leads Arab nations in democracy index for 2025

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking Arab nation in the 2025 democracy index, achieving a score of 4.97 out of 10. This places the country in the "hybrid regime" category, characterized by a blend of democratic practices and monarchical governance. Morocco's performance surpasses Tunisia,......

Morocco unveils plan to empower youth in politics with new reform

Morocco’s government has introduced a groundbreaking draft law designed to encourage youth political participation by enabling individuals under 35 to run for parliament, independently of established political parties. The initiative, unveiled by Minister of Economic Inclusion Younes Sekkouri,......

Elites under scrutiny: wealth concentration fuels public discontent

The growing influence and wealth of global elites have become a focal point of public frustration, straining the social fabric amid rising inequality. This tension manifests across continents, with economic disparities and elite dominance reshaping political and cultural landscapes. Elite universities......

Digital Dissent Surges in Algeria as #Manich_Rady Movement Calls for January Protests

A new wave of digital activism is sweeping across Algeria, with citizens mobilizing under the hashtag #Manich_Rady ("I'm Not Satisfied") to organize nationwide protests scheduled for January 1, 2025. The movement echoes the spirit of the 2019 Hirak protests that led to significant political......

Morocco’s Supreme Council Exposes Financial Irregularities in Political Parties’ Audits

In its annual report for 2023-2024, released in November and submitted to King Mohammed VI, Morocco's Supreme Council of Accounts revealed significant discrepancies in the financial practices of many political parties. The 100-page report highlighted that, during the 2022 fiscal year, 29 political......

Algerian Elections: Abdelmadjid Tebboune's Victory Confirmed with Overwhelming Majority

In a decisive move, Algeria's Constitutional Court has officially declared Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the winner of the recent presidential elections, solidifying his position with an impressive 84.4% of the vote. This announcement brings a sense of finality to the electoral process, which had been......

Algeria’s Presidential Election: Key Candidates

Algeria heads to the polls this Saturday for a presidential election where the primary focus will not only be on the expected re-election of incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, but also on voter turnout. The country’s 24.5 million registered voters are being urged to make their voices heard,......

Phoenix Rising: Thailand's Opposition Reborn as People's Party

In a bold move that highlights the resilience of Thailand's progressive political movement, the recently disbanded Move Forward Party (MFP) has swiftly reinvented itself under a new banner. Emerging from the ashes of its predecessor, the newly formed People's Party, known as Prachachon in Thai,......