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Supporters of ex-DRC President Kabila denounce proposed death penalty as 'sham'

Prosecutors in a military court in Democratic Republic of Congo have requested the death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila who is on trial in absentia on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 armed group. Kabila's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), called it "a sham trial…

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UK MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate

After further demonstrations at hotels housing asylum seekers, MPs say harassment is worse than during Brexit

The Guardian - UK

The Gambia’s new constitution has stalled again – 5 reasons why and what that means for democracy

The Gambia’s post-dictatorship democratic transition recently suffered a setback. The Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation) Bill, 2024 failed to pass its second reading in the national assembly.

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It’s 25 years since London got a mayor – and our polling reveals discontent

In 1998, British prime minister Tony Blair was bullish about his government’s vision for local democracy in London. A city-wide referendum had just firmly endorsed New Labour’s plan to give London a mayor. Though only a third of the electorate turned out, 72% of them were in favour – much…

The Conversation

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to meet Australians wherever they are as she reflects on her time in the job and the role diversity brings to the nation.

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The ancient Greeks invented democracy – and warned us how it could go horribly wrong

The ancient Greek orator Dio Chrysostom (1st-2nd century CE) said in his speech To the People of Alexandria that there were two kinds of democracy: one good and one bad.

The Conversation

Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows

Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about

It’s not about Nato or the Soviet Union. It’s about democracy.

The Guardian - US

DON’T PUB YET: How deliberative democracy can help solve the UK’s infrastructure problems

Infrastructure planning needs more democracy, not less.

The Conversation

Battling deepfakes: How AI threatens democracy and what we can do about it

Imagine receiving a robocall, but instead of a real person, it’s the voice of a political leader telling you not to vote. You share it with your friends, your family — only to find out it was a hyper-realistic AI voice clone. This is not a hypothetical.

The Conversation

Lawyer for activist Jimmy Lai defends free speech in landmark Hong Kong trial

A lawyer for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai argues it’s not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi Says 'Scared' Republicans Are 'Cheating Openly' Knowing They'll Lose House: 'You Throw A Punch, You Better Be Ready To Take A Punch'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Republicans are "scared they'll lose the House after gutting Medicaid and food aid" and are "cheating openly," arguing California voters will "save our health care and Democracy."

Benzinga

The Jury: Murder Trial S2 on Channel 4 review: A rare view of democracy in action

4/5 This is an invaluable look at the inner workings of democracy at a time when it feels under threat

Evening Standard

White House restores spending database it sought to keep secret - Roll Call

The White House has restored a website that shows how spending authority is parceled out to federal agencies throughout the year.

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1 in 5 Bolivians spoiled their ballots – a sign of voter dissatisfaction as nation tips to the right

For the first time since the country’s return to democracy in 1982, Bolivia’s presidential election will go to a runoff after no candidate secured the required absolute majority in the first-round vote on Aug. 17, 2025.

The Independent UK

Trump isn’t fighting for peace in Ukraine, he’s managing Russia’s victory - and Europe is worried

COMMENT: Ukraine and democracy itself are in the crosshairs of Putin’s greatest asset - Donald Trump - and Europe’s in a panic, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker review – political zingers and all-too-raw grief

The standup follows a first half of in-your-face jokes about American democracy with a palpably painful account of the loss of her mother

The Conversation

Ghana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out why

Early in his eight-year tenure, in 2017, then Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo declared a moratorium on all small-scale gold mining. He established an inter-ministerial committee on illegal mining and a joint military-police taskforce – Operation Vanguard – to enforce the ban.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong democracy activist granted asylum after fleeing to Australia

Activist convicted in Hong Kong urges Australia not to forget prisoners like Jimmy Lai

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui reportedly granted asylum in Australia

Exiled former lawmaker with $200,000 bounty for his arrest, who now works as a solicitor in Adelaide, says he and his family granted protection visas

International Business Times

Former Pro-democracy Hong Kong Lawmaker Granted Asylum In Australia

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed.

The Guardian - AU

Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump

Russian president argues ‘root causes’ of war must be addressed, but Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Putin has ‘ambition of destroying democracy next door’

The Conversation

Young Europeans are losing faith in democracy – here’s how to earn it back

A recent Europe-wide survey has revealed an alarming picture: fewer than six in ten young Europeans believe that democracy is the best form of government. One in five say they would support authoritarian rule under certain circumstances. And only 6% believe their political system functions well.

The Guardian - US

Democrats are fighting fire with fire over redistricting – but will democracy burn?

Trump’s plan to boost Republican House seats in the midterms through gerrymandering has provoked a reaction

International Business Times

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Collusion Trial Resumes After Delay

A Hong Kong court on Friday began hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, following a one-day delay because of bad weather.

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