Legislators
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who were targeted by the city's authorities for their roles in anti-government protests have been granted asylum in Great Britain and Australia, respectively. Tony Chung, a former prisoner who was sentenced to prison for advocating for Hong Kong's independence, and Ted
Elections
The Labour Party, led by Sen. Nenadi Usman, has accused the ruling APC of conducting sham elections across Nigeria, describing the process as a mockery of democracy, a travesty of justice, and a dress rehearsal of what may befall the country in 2027. The party's interim National Working
Elections
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the outcomes of the Saturday, August 16 by-elections held in the state, claiming that democracy in Nigeria is under siege. According to Secretary of Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) deliberately excluded
Elections
California's Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a proposed constitutional amendment, known as The Election Rigging Response Act, aimed at addressing the state's concerns over President Trump's attempts to rig Texas' 2026 elections. The amendment will be put to a vote by Californian voters
Political parties
A coalition of next-generation civil rights and democracy organizations, representing millions of voters, has sent a letter to the Governors and legislative leaders of 15 states demanding immediate redistricting ahead of the 2026 election cycle. This comes in response to Texas Republicans launching a midcycle redistricting process outside of the
Elections
Over a year after a mass uprising led by students toppling Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule, Bangladesh remains divided and plagued by corruption, inflation, and a lack of jobs. Despite the efforts of Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus to implement reforms, many Bangladeshis are frustrated with the slow pace
Political parties
A Canadian federal court's designation of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organizations has sent shockwaves through the democratic world. This development is not merely an immigration decision, but a seismic shift with far-reaching implications for global democracy.
Political parties
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has announced a collective boycott of the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State, citing the lack of constitutional authority of the state's Sole Administrator to conduct democratic elections. The planned election, scheduled for August 30, 2025, has been deemed "illegal, unconstitutional,
Political parties
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, rapporteur in the so-called coup plot case, has sounded the alarm on the dangers of "new extremist populism" threatening Brazil's democracy. This ideology, he argued, advances by exploiting social inequalities and exploiting the weaknesses of institutions. Moraes emphasized the importance of strengthening
Democracy
A peer-reviewed study led by UC Riverside political scientist Shaun Bowler reveals that partisan gerrymandering can undermine the belief that elections are fair, a cornerstone of democratic legitimacy. The research, published in Political Research Quarterly, findings suggest that gerrymandering distorts representation in Congress and has far-reaching consequences, including a loss
Political parties
Voters in Ohio, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, and Florida are about to discover how their Republican overlords plan to dilute their votes and silence their voices by preemptively stealing more gerrymandered congressional districts to keep the Republican majority in the U.S. House. The redistricting maps state GOP lawmakers redraw in
Elections
As the country inches closer to the upcoming General Election, the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRGG) has called upon Tanzanians to exercise their civic duty with renewed vigor, unity, and commitment to peace. CHRGG Deputy Chairperson, Mr. Mohamed Hamad, emphasized the critical role that citizens, government institutions,
