Prime ministers
Francisco Pinto Balsemao, the dominant figure in Portugal's media world, played a pivotal role in shaping the country's democratic transition. Born into a wealthy family in Lisbon on September 1, 1937, Balsemao was determined to dismantle the authoritarian regime that had ruled Portugal since 1926. He
Democracy
In the lead-up to Tanzania's election on October 29, the region anxiously watches as the country's voters face a daunting choice. Amidst the ritualistic optimism, a profound unease lingers not only about the election's outcome but also about what it signifies for democracy'
Democracy
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has assured the citizens of the state that his administration will multiply the current provision of infrastructure dividends of democracy in the state before his tenure expires. Speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium during a grand civic reception organized in his honor by the
Democracy
In the lead-up to Tanzania's election on October 29, the region anxiously watches as the country's voters face a daunting choice. Amidst the ritualistic optimism, a profound unease lingers not only about the election's outcome but also about what it signifies for democracy'
Democracy
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has shed light on mental health professionals' attitudes toward the clinical use of ChatGPT-4o in child and adolescent mental health care. Although there is growing interest in using this technology, empirical studies on its clinical role remain scarce. The study aimed
Democracy
Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, is poised to elect its next president on Saturday, in a closely watched election that will be a test of stability and democratic confidence in one of West Africa's most dynamic economies. President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a
Assad, Bashar al-
Syria's recent parliamentary elections failed to deliver on President Ahmed al-Sharaa's promise of democracy, with women only winning six seats out of 210 in the parliament. The elections were characterized by a power vacuum created by the decline of Iran's regional influence and the
Democracy
Raila Amolo Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, was a Kenyan statesman who left a lasting impact on his country's political landscape. Despite not winning the presidency in any of the five times he ran, Odinga's influence on Kenya'
Assad, Bashar al-
In Syria, women only won six seats in the 210-member parliament, following the country's recent parliamentary elections. The election was characterized by exclusionary electoral structures, which led to the marginalization of women and minority groups. Despite claims of moving towards democracy, the new leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has
Democracy
Thousands paid their respects to the late Raila Odinga, a former prime minister and opposition leader, at a state funeral held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto hailed him as a leader whose spirit lives within every Kenyan and African, citing his pivotal role in the
Democracy
Thousands paid their respects to the late Raila Odinga, a former prime minister and opposition leader, at a state funeral held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto hailed him as a leader whose spirit lives within every Kenyan and African, citing his pivotal role in the
African Union
The African Union's swift decision to suspend Madagascar following the military ouster of President Andry Rajoelina has been framed as a defense of democracy. However, this move may inadvertently push Madagascar closer to the orbit of Russia and China, who are increasingly influential in the Sahel and beyond.
