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Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…

The Conversation

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

Al Jazeera

Let's be perfectly clear, transparency's a tool of democracy

New level of spin: The bureaucratic tactics making the fight for information tougher

Newcastle Herald

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Helldivers 2 has sold over 12 million copies, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever: 'There are more Helldivers than there are Swedes'

This is democracy manifest.

PC Gamer

In a huge win for democracy, latest Helldivers 2 patch adds "optional" PSN account linking, which is hopefully the end of that whole debacle

But the hit shooter still remains delisted in certain countries

GamesRadar

Georgian Lawmakers Brawl Over 'Foreign Agent' Bill In Parliament

Georgia's parliament erupts in chaos over a controversial 'foreign agent' bill, raising concerns about democracy and civil society.

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"There are more Helldivers than Swedes" says Helldivers 2 lead as his game becomes Sony's fastest-selling title ever

Democracy reigns with 12 million Helldivers 2 copies sold across 12 weeks

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The jailing of David McBride is a dark day for democracy and press freedom in Australia

Does it really make our country a better place to imprison a whistleblower whose actions led to public interest reporting on war crimes in Afghanistan?

The Guardian - AU

‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls

Opposition say ruling party undermining democracy by using police to harass candidates into not contesting in elections

The Guardian - UK

'Code of secrecy' on Neylon letters report fails city's ratepayers

Letters: 'We are supposed to live in a democracy'

Newcastle Herald

‘Bringing into practice the essence of Vachanas will help democracy succeed’

Honorary advisor emphasizes the importance of Vachana literature in realizing the aspirations of the Constitution and democracy.

The Hindu

Returnees exercise franchise in a big way in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Parvatipuram districts

Thousands return to Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Parvatipuram to vote voluntarily, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voting.

The Hindu

Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD

Court finds ‘sufficient evidence’ to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Giorgia Meloni’s Italy: the politics of ‘illiberal democracy’

Editorial: A strike by journalists at the state broadcaster sends a disturbing signal in one of the European Union’s most important member states

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The Guardian - US

The Never Trump Republicans who can’t bring themselves to back Biden

Mike Pence, Chris Christie and Paul Ryan refuse to vote for the president despite calling Trump unfit – and their harshest critics are fellow Republicans

The Hindu

This election is to save Constitution and democracy, says Akhilesh

He said if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) come back to power, it will change the Constitution.

Salon

SCOTUS v. voters: What's the solution?

Law professor Joshua Douglas on "The Court v. The Voters," and a bipartisan solution that might actually work

Newcastle Herald

Information is the currency of power in a democracy

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Newcastle Herald

Our motivation is to seek the truth, what's yours?

City of Newcastle's attitude to democracy leaves a lot to be desired

The Hindu

Modi a threat to parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi, refuses alliances with those who don't uphold democratic principles, amid political maneuvering in Maharashtra.

The Guardian - US

Pro-Israel Pac pours millions into surprise candidate in Maryland primary

United Democracy Project behind Sarah Elfreth, even with Harry Dunn, former US capitol officer, as fellow Democrat in House race

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 gets icy new Warbond after Arrowhead holds community vote to decide whether it was "tone deaf" to do so after PSN debacle

Democracy wins

Salon

Trump trial delays bring focus to SCOTUS

The Supreme Court is preparing to make Donald Trump a de facto dictator

The Guardian - UK

As Germany’s postwar constitution turns 75, threats to its democracy are looming

The 1949 Basic Law is a source of national pride – but is it still enough to protect the country from the rise of populism? asks author John Kampfner

The Hindu

Rae Bareli ready to save democracy, Priyanka Gandhi says evoking century old tie with Congress

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra rallies Rae Bareli voters, accuses PM Modi of favoring big corporates, vows to fight for democracy.

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