The Nigerian military will continue to protect the country’s democracy despite any difficulties, according to Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff.
Speaking at t… Read More
Niger's new military leaders have refused to step down despite external pressure and the threat of foreign military intervention. The leaders claim they ousted the president to fight insurge… Read More
Hong Kong police have questioned the parents of US-based democracy campaigner Anna Kwok as part of a series of moves targeting the relatives of eight prominent overseas activists. Kwok is th… Read More
The news article discusses the decline of democracy in Southeast Asia, highlighting events such as the rise of authoritarian leaders in the Philippines and Indonesia, and the armed conflict… Read More
Felix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will seek re-election in the 2023 presidential election, as confirmed by his ruling party, the Union for Democracy and So… Read More
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that protects key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare." The legislation… Read More
Tennessee lawmakers abruptly ended a special session aimed at improving public safety after a deadly school shooting. The session quickly turned chaotic as the Republican-led Statehouse refu… Read More
Singapore is preparing for its presidential election, with three candidates vying for the largely ceremonial role. One of the key responsibilities of the president is to guard the country's… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has responded to the recent coup in Gabon, which resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo and his subsequent house arrest.
The coup plot emerged from military per… Read More
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined the Democratic party's plans for the remainder of the year, which include funding paid family and medical leave, mandating a 100 percent clean ene… Read More
Vietnamese diaspora groups are urging US President Joe Biden to prioritize human rights in Vietnam before strengthening ties between the two countries during his visit to Hanoi. A coalition… Read More
The Nobel Foundation has withdrawn its invitation for representatives from Russia, Belarus, and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies. This decision comes after Swedish law… Read More
Former governor of Ekiti state,Kayode Fayemihas claimed that democracy in the country is failing despite the end of the military administration in 1999.
According to Fayemi,this is bec… Read More
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the Presidential Elections Petition Court’s decision to confirm the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and… Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his “vision of a unified, peaceful, and prosperous nation.”
He made this known… Read More
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25, 2023 election, has accused President Bola Tinubu of wrongfully taking the mandate of Nigerians… Read More
Central Africa's mediator for Gabon and the country's military ruler have agreed to develop a "roadmap" for the return to democratic rule following a coup last week. General Brice Oligui Ngu… Read More
Relatives of Vietnamese political prisoners have called on US President Joe Biden to address human rights abuses in Vietnam during his visit to Hanoi. Vietnam and the US are expected to anno… Read More
Hong Kong police have questioned three relatives of exiled pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui, who is one of eight overseas activists wanted under a security law. The individuals, including Hui'… Read More
Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a Banky W, a popular Nigerian singer and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State has reacted to the Election Petit… Read More
The International Day of Democracy is a global observance celebrated annually on September 15. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote and uphold the prin… Read More
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The Senate dismissed media reports on Saturday that some disgruntled senators were plotting to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
On Saturday, some media outlets reported that some l… Read More
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Washington to seek support from U.S. lawmakers for continued aid to Ukraine in light of the Russian invasion. President Biden is request… Read More
A United Nations expert has called on Algeria to pardon individuals convicted or detained for their involvement in the pro-democracy protests of 2019-2020, known as the Hirak movement. The U… Read More
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, acknowledging that making mistakes is a part of being human, but for… Read More
Mr. Benson Upah, the Head of Information and Public Affairs in the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has clarified that there is no agreement between the NLC and the Federal Government to cance… Read More
Voters in Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, have begun casting their ballots in legislative elections. The 500,000 registered voters will select 59 members of the lower house of par… Read More
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA O… Read More
Chinese state security police have reportedly harassed the family of a student activist in Washington, DC, demanding that he be brought "in line" for his pro-democracy activism on American s… Read More
Legislative elections in Eswatini are unlikely to bring about political change as the country's parliament holds only an advisory role in the last absolute monarchy in Africa. Human rights l… Read More
A Russian rocket strike hit the small Ukrainian village of Hroza, killing at least 51 people, including children, who had gathered for a wake. Another missile attack in the city of Kharkiv k… Read More
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian rights campaigner and Nobel Peace laureate, expressed hope for change in Iran despite being imprisoned and separated from her family. In an interview conducted f… Read More
Security forces in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse an opposition rally on Saturday, injuring former president Marc Ravalomanana. The rally was organized by several candidates hoping to… Read More
A Hong Konger in the UK has developed an app called "Hongkonger" to help Hong Kong migrants find pro-democracy businesses and services in their new country of residence. The app offers class… Read More
Republican lawmakers are under mounting pressure to settle on a candidate to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representatives this week after the worst attack on Israel in f… Read More
During a meeting in Beijing, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Chinese authorities to provide a "level playing field" for American businesses in China. Schumer also expressed s… Read More
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has slammed the leadership of the National Assembly over plans to purchase exotic vehicles for the lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly.
This… Read More
Libraries in Hong Kong have removed two children’s picture books published in democratic Taiwan over illustrations depicting a pro-democracy demonstration and a reference to the 1989 T… Read More
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the legal theory of marco temporal, which would limit Indigenous land claims and open territories to extractive industries, is unconstitutional. However, la… Read More
The article argues that while Israel has the right to pursue Hamas and prevent future threats, it must remember its moral values and spare innocent Palestinian lives. It criticizes Hamas for… Read More
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked the newly-confirmed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, not to use him as an example in the anti-co… Read More
Hong Kong police have arrested former pro-democracy member Derek Chu on suspicion of breaching the city's mandatory pension law. Chu, who resigned in 2021 before being forced to take an oath… Read More
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has taken to ‘X’ formerly Twitter to slam members and supporters of the Labour Party, LP, over the recent proposal by Nigerian lawmakers to… Read More
President Biden is equating assistance for U.S. allies with supporting national security. Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer believes no other nation can serve as the global police defendin… Read More
Venezuelans are participating in a primary election organized by the opposition to choose a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. The primary is seen as an exercise in democracy as t… Read More
Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, recently discussed his relationship with Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
Ac… Read More
Republican lawmakers have nominated Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota as a candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, making him the third nominee in recent weeks. However, Emmer does… Read More
The Tibetan exile community's experience with representative government is facing strain as a recent parliamentary session ended prematurely due to a dispute. The split in the 45-member Parl… Read More
Ian Shugart, a former clerk of the Privy Council and Canadian senator, has passed away at the age of 66 after battling cancer. Shugart had a long and distinguished career in public service… Read More
Senate President GodsWill Akpabio accomplished a significant achievement on Friday by being elected to the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
This election is historic, as… Read More
South Dakota became the first state in the US to enact a statewide initiative and referendum process 125 years ago, thanks to the efforts of Rev. Robert W. Haire, a socialist priest. Today… Read More
The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated the process of ousting Governor Siminalayi Fubara, according to TVC News.
The assembly members began the impeachment proceedings at 8:00 a.m… Read More
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, accusing them of obstructing basic government functions and blocking pay raises fo… Read More
Two Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma, who have traditionally been supporters of the death penalty, are calling for a temporary halt to executions in the state. State Reps. Kevin McDugle and… Read More
Parliamentarians from around the world have called on Japan to conduct an independent investigation into the Chinese government's rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang and to sanction Co… Read More
During an interview on Arise TV, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, a former federal lawmaker and vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, stated that he will not be deterred from refer… Read More
A survey by the Pew Research Center found that the United States is perceived as having greater military and economic power than China, but falls behind in terms of technology prowess. The s… Read More
President Joe Biden has signed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, giving lawmakers more time to negotiate government spending levels. The bill keeps government funding… Read More