Exit polls from Spain's election suggest that the conservative party PP is likely to lead negotiations to form a new government, potentially ending the socialist rule of Prime Minister Pedro… Read More
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
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te, a presidential hopeful, vowed in New York that Taiwan will not fear or retreat in the face of threats from Beijing. Lai, who is favored to succeed Presi… Read More
Ali al-Allaq, the governor of Iraq's central bank, says the country has launched a war against currency smuggling in its banking system.In response to implementing US dollar supply restricti… Read More
According to defense leaders on Friday, a date has been set for ECOWAS to act militarily in Niger to restore democratic rule.
“The D-day is also decided. We’ve already agreed and… Read More
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Niger to hold talks with the military officials who have taken control and removed President Mohamed B… Read More
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs have protested against being asked to participate in meetings at short notice to discuss three key criminal law bills. The com… Read More
Hong Kong has again postponed the national security trial of media mogul Jimmy Lai until December 18. Lai, founder of the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, faces charges of “conspir… Read More
Ecuadorans have voted in favor of stopping an oil drilling project in the Yasuni National Park, a diverse biosphere in the Amazon reserve. The "Yes" vote won by 59 percent, with 98 percent o… 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
The African Union has suspended Niger Republic over the ousting of the democratically elected government by a military junta.
The continental body made the announcement on Tuesday.
It disclo… Read More
Ukrainian lawmaker Lesia Vasylenko expressed concern over some U.S. Republican presidential candidates' comments about reducing support for Ukraine. During the GOP debate, candidate Vivek Ra… Read More
The military junta in Niger Republic has formed a military alliance with its neighboring countries, Burkina Faso and Mali.
This comes after the junta overthrew President Mohammed Bazoum in a… Read More
The Executive Director of the Centre for Social and Economic Rights, Nelson Ekujumi, has expressed worry regarding the selection criteria used by the Lagos assembly in removing former Health… Read More
Life in Niger's capital, Niamey, remains calm following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum a month ago, but tensions are increasing. The Economic Community of West African States (ECO… 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
After President Ali Bongo secured a third term in Gabon’s re-election, army officers took to national television to announce that they had seized power.
These officers stated that they… 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
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
The main opposition party in Cambodia, the Candlelight Party, has requested a meeting with the country's interior minister to regain its ability to run in future elections. The party was blo… 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
A British parliamentary researcher has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, raising concerns about a major security breach at Westminster. The man, who is connected to several sen… 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
Release: Summer of Love by Yotam Avni
A stunning Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass release by: Yotam Avni
MIX ARTIST:
LABEL: AVNIart CATALOG: S2GENRE/STYLE: Breaks / Breakbeat / UK BassRELEASED… Read More
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. The stadium, with a capacity of 30,000, is expected t… 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
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
DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office, joining a crowded list of presidential hopefuls including opposition heavyweights and a Nobel P… 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
Canadian Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné has decided to opt out of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) hosted by India amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The r… 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
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
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
Poland's recent election result, which saw the incumbent Law and Justice (PiS) party win the highest percentage of the vote but opposition groups set to form a parliamentary majority, could… 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
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
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