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The president won 99% of the vote. But that isn’t a sign of popularity – it’s a sign of a ‘democracy’ that silences all dissent, says Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza

Answers to the question about the lessons of history generally oscillate between two extremes. One is summed up in the 1905 aphorism of the Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The other is the famous opening to the English novelist L.P.…

Africans still have stronger preference for democratic governance than many other parts of the world

George Clooney has called on Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term as US president, to “step aside” to save democracy from Donald Trump. In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the Hollywood actor urged the Democratic Party to replace Biden with a more youthful candidate, warning:…

The key to fixing our democracy? Dismantle an electoral system that panders to the culture of celebrity

As Republicans approved their policy platform at the party's national convention, a more radical shadow manifesto led by figures close to Donald Trump has raised fears for the future of American democracy.

Trump’s interview with Bloomberg will call into question Washington’s support for the island democracy should he win back the White House

Late-night hosts take a moment to reflect on the attempt to kill Donald Trump and to denounce political violence

South Africa’s economy is strained, unemployment and crime are extremely high, policing is ineffective and the public service is dysfunctional. Francois Venter was involved in drafting the country’s transitional 1993 and final 1996 constitutions. Since then, he has researched comparative constitutional law and theory. He believes the outcome of the…

The assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump has sparked significant global discourse, particularly from Chinese state-linked media. The incident is being used to critique the US democratic system, portraying it as increasingly unstable and violent. This narrative is consistent with China's broader strategy of promoting its socialist system…

Biden defended his campaign while expressing concerns about Trump's impact on democracy.