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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to follow the example of past leaders by not seeking to deregister opposition parties.

20. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Senator Chris Murphy discussed the role of community connections in addressing economic and social challenges during a recent podcast interview about his new book.

Preparations for Ethiopia's seventh general election have seen increased youth participation thanks to digital registration tools and social media. Officials say technology has made the process more accessible.

13. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Some political scientists argue the United States is no longer functioning as a liberal democracy and is instead exhibiting traits of “competitive authoritarianism,” a system in which elections take place but incumbents use state power to tilt the playing field. The concept’s co-creators, Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way, told NPR they never expected to apply the term to the U.S.

Ato Adem Farah, head of the prime minister's office democracy coordination center, stated that reforms over the past nine years in all sectors have benefited the country and its people. He made these remarks in Addis Ababa following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's evaluation of the third 100 days and rainy season performance.

17. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned on Friday in Spain that when democracy retreats 'a Hitler appears', during meetings with President Pedro Sánchez and at the Progressive Summit in Barcelona. The leaders signed bilateral agreements and defended democracy against reactionary threats. Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof attended the event and criticized Javier Milei's direction.