Keywords: Democracy


Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws thousands in Ankara protest

Thousands of supporters gathered in Ankara on Saturday in a major show of political strength by Turkey’s opposition, after the dismissal of former leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Ozgur Ozel. The demonstration took place in the capital of Turkey, where protesters marched despite......

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Kyiv in a symbol of solidarity

Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv on Monday for her first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, marking a strong gesture of solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Her visit comes amid heightened security concerns in......

Brazil’s Lula seeks stronger relationship with Trump, Washington post reports

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed interest in strengthening his personal and diplomatic relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an interview published by the Washington Post. Lula said that closer ties with the U.S. leader could help attract American......

Taiwan ruling party nominates sanctioned lawmaker for Taipei mayoral race

Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially nominated lawmaker Puma Shen as its candidate for the upcoming Taipei mayoral election, marking a significant political move ahead of key local polls. The decision comes in a sensitive geopolitical context, as China has previously......

Paraguay reaffirms support for Taiwan as China urges it to cut ties

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has reaffirmed his country’s strong diplomatic ties with Taiwan, emphasizing shared values of democracy, freedom, and institutional trust during an official visit to Taipei. Paraguay is one of only 12 countries worldwide that maintain formal diplomatic......

Peru launches electoral audit after disputed presidential vote

Peru’s electoral authorities have initiated a comprehensive digital audit of the first round of the presidential election following a closely contested vote and a series of logistical irregularities. The move aims to restore confidence in the electoral process and ensure the credibility of the......

Ecuador disqualifies two opposition parties months before local elections

In a decision that has intensified political tensions in Ecuador, the country’s electoral authority has disqualified two opposition parties just seven months ahead of local elections scheduled for November 2026. The Consejo Nacional Electoral announced that the parties Construye and Unidad Popular......

Tibetan diaspora votes worldwide in election rejected by China

Tibetans living abroad are casting their votes this Sunday in a parliamentary election organized across multiple continents, highlighting the political engagement of a diaspora determined to shape its future. The vote, taking place in more than two dozen countries, is part of a two-round electoral process......

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria has introduced stricter regulations for radio and television broadcasters ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to reduce divisive content and limit misinformation during the campaign period. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) announced that presenters will no longer be allowed......