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ECOWAS Bombs Coups, Welcomes Coup Leaders
ECOWAS bombed a Benin coup attempt in December 2025, then reinstated Guinea under coup leader Doumbouya in January 2026. The asymmetry fuels the breakaway Sahel alliance's propaganda against the bloc.
2026-07-17
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws SADC's
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment No. 3 extends presidential terms and abolishes direct elections, setting a precedent for Southern Africa's leaders.
2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Ends Direct Presidential
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law eliminating direct presidential elections, transferring power to parliament, raising concerns over democracy.
2026-07-09
Keiko Fujimori's Win Accelerates Peru's Decli
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidency amid a backdrop of democratic erosion, with a Congress re-engineered to consolidate power.
2026-07-09
Colombia's Failed Transition: Democracy Surv
The failed transition between Petro and De La Espriella highlights Colombia's democratic resilience amid governance challenges and fiscal crises.
2026-07-09
Colombia's Election Legitimacy Crisis
Colombia's 2026 election sees civil observers affirm legitimacy as Petro contests results, highlighting regional democratic backsliding.
2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws Rules
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment extends presidential terms to 2030, signaling a shift in Southern Africa's political norms and raising concerns over democracy.
2026-07-08
Zimbabwe's Power Shift: Mnangagwa's Changes
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Act alters presidential elections, extending Mnangagwa's rule and reshaping Southern African politics.
2026-07-08
Tshisekedi's Third-Term Gambit in DRC
DRC's President Tshisekedi's push for a third term faces opposition protests, raising concerns over constitutional integrity and regional stability.
2026-07-08
Seoul Ballot Recount: Ruling Party Bends
South Korea's Democratic Party agrees to a public recount of 2.47 million ballots from the June 3 elections, aiming to stabilize its electoral wins amid fraud allegations.
2026-07-08
Kosovo Certifies June 7 Vote: Kurti Wins
Kosovo's Central Election Commission certifies June 7 vote results, with Kurti's Vetëvendosje winning 53 seats but needing 80 for presidency.
2026-07-08
Ecuador's Recall Push Tests Democracy
Ecuador's recall petitions against President Noboa expose political instability and democratic backsliding amid rising social unrest.
2026-07-08
Ecuador's Recall Push Against Noboa
Ecuador's recall petitions against President Noboa challenge electoral council's role, reflecting broader democratic tensions in Latin America.
2026-07-08
Jamsil Recount: 2.47 Million Ballots Test
South Korea's NEC faces a recount of 2.47 million ballots amid a crisis, testing its independence and the Lee government's electoral integrity.
2026-07-07
Jamsil Ballot Recount: South Korea's Test
South Korea's parliament approaches a bipartisan recount of 2.47 million ballots from the June 3 elections amid a paper shortage crisis.
2026-07-07
Ecuador's Recall Push Tests CNE Before July 8
Ecuador's recall movement against President Noboa is a test of the CNE's independence, with vigils planned before the July 15 ruling deadline.
2026-07-07
Fujimori's Coalition: Peru's Governance Dilem
Fujimori's presidency in Peru is shaped by a coalition that has eroded democratic institutions, raising concerns about governance and human rights.
2026-07-06
Fujimori Wins Peru by 50,000 Votes
Keiko Fujimori's 50.135% victory in Peru's election signals ongoing political instability and contested legitimacy in a fragile democracy.
2026-07-06
Venezuela's Chavista Successors Fortify Reg
Venezuela's Chavista leaders are consolidating power, not preparing for free elections, as they manipulate electoral processes to maintain control.
2026-06-29
Tanzania's BTI Report on Democratic Reforms
The BTI 2026 report on Tanzania reveals a brief democratic opening under President Hassan, overshadowed by post-election violence and repression.
2026-06-29
Saïed's Second Term: Power and Turnout
Kais Saïed sworn in for a second term with 90.7% of the vote amid the lowest turnout since 2011, raising concerns over Tunisia's democracy.
2026-06-29
Mutharika Returns, Malawi's Policy Stays
Malawi's foreign policy under President Mutharika prioritizes economic stability and donor relations over ideological shifts, despite a recent upgrade to 'Free' status.
2026-06-29
Hong Kong's Last Pro-Democracy Party Folds
The League of Social Democrats disbands as Human Rights Watch reports on Hong Kong's eroded freedoms, signaling the end of organized opposition.
2026-06-29
Tunisia's October Election Was a Coronation
Kais Saied's October 2024 election victory in Tunisia was marked by a 28.8% turnout and disqualification of opposition candidates, raising concerns over democracy.
2026-06-28