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Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last month's elections are a sign of the country’s “mature democracy.”

Dhanalakshmi is a ‘Youth for Governance’ (Y4G) Fellow representing GRAAM (Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement). The Y4G fellowship programme for empowering young leaders aims to unlock the potential of dynamic individuals as agents of change.

It’s been a month since military guards under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 12 years of democratic governance in Niger. The situation seems to have reached a stalemate as the junta has refused to restore democracy immediately.

BJP and SP accuse each other of influencing Ghosi bypoll. BJP State President writes to Chief State Election Commissioner alleging SP candidate distributing money in Dalit and Muslim areas. SP claims BJP trying to influence poll through govt. machinery. Both parties submit memorandums to Election Commission. Election Commission urged to…

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will vote in the Voice referendum on October 14.

Keep our Republic aims to educate voters about elections and democracy, while North of 29 pushes widely debunked fraud claims

Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted

Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy claims KCR's silence on 'One Nation One Election' is an indication of his support for PM Modi. He alleges the move is unconstitutional and dangerous for democracy, and could lead to a Constitutional crisis. He also accuses Modi of demeaning the Presidential office by appointing…

For every person who griped at Chris Hipkins on his first day out on the campaign trail there were at least 10 who asked for a selfie. Disruptors and protesters will be a constant theme over the next six weeks, but the Labour leader isn’t giving them an inch.

Sub-Saharan Africa has suffered an alarming spate of military takeovers since 2020