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This is a big election year for Africa, with 16 countries heading to the polls. Close attention is being paid to the delayed presidential vote in Senegal – a West African beacon of democracy that's been facing increasing instability. RFI spoke to author and economist Ndongo Samba Sylla in the…

The former chairman of the National Trust has warned that the organisation is “going in the wrong direction” after a report accused it of “subversion of democracy”.

Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) dramatic arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has galvanised the ruling front and the Opposition in Kerala into taking to the streets in protest against what the rival fronts view as “an egregious and unprecedented attack on Indian democracy and federalism.”

Dan Senor criticizes Schumer's interference in Israeli politics, highlighting Israeli democracy and rejecting foreign influence.

Kneejerk criticism of regimes in Russia, China or India may make us feel better, but there’s no evidence it is making the world a safer place, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.

Maryland governor Wes Moore says voters in 2024 election are focused on cost-of-living, housing and healthcare issues

Kerala reacts to Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, condemning it as a political move to stifle democracy before elections.

Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the details behind the capital’s council tax rises.

Don't shoot the messenger. But if you must, remember it's our local democracy reporter, Noah Vickers, not me. Londoners in nearly half the capital's boroughs will pay average council tax bills of more than £2,000 per year.

Implementing SVEEP program crucial for universal voting, fair elections in Belagavi, says District CEO Rahul Shinde.