Stories about Politics
Taliban bids on sports in Afghanistan to gain legitimacy at home and abroad
The calculated strategy of the Taliban to promote specific sports is aimed at projecting a sense of normalcy and asserting their authority.
Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’
Nicaraguan activity on social media is a beacon of resistance against the government's attempts to erase the past.
Right wing victory in North Macedonia presidential and parliamentary elections
Political life in North Macedonia in the next weeks will focus on the forming of the new government based on the coalition of VMRO-DPMNE and VLEN, with Mickoski as future prime minister.
Government bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song approved by appeals court
The judges said that internet platforms are ready to accede to the government’s request if there is a court order.
’Sudan’s civil war could last years if nothing is done‘: An interview with Hatim Abdulaziz
On top of the daily human rights violations, Sudan’s fourth civil war in 70 years is in danger of developing into a major humanitarian crisis.
Elon Musk, superhero of the Latin American right
Musk praises Milei, Bukele and Bolsonaro, while picking fights with Chavismo and Lula. Along with his business ventures, he is increasingly active in politics.
‘D voters’ remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections
In Assam, some voters who lack proper documents to prove their Indian citizenship are labeled as 'D Voters', disenfranchised and barred from voting in the ongoing general elections.
Forging bonds: People-to-People diplomacy between Taiwan and Somaliland
As traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: An overview of Senegal’s youngest ever leader
Elected president of Senegal on March 24, 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the youngest president in the country’s history at just 44 years of age.
The Indigenous Peoples Camp that calls for rights every April in Brazil
The camp started in 2004, during the first presidential term of Lula da Silva, to press for land demarcation in Brazil. Twenty years later, they say things haven't changed so much.
On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar
Some regional statements on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day stayed on the climate crisis theme, while others focused on the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
With eyes on Gaza, violations against West Bank journalists multiply
Highlighting the myriad challenges confronting Palestinian journalists under Israeli occupation, now ranking sixth globally for jailed journalists, alongside Iran. These challenges encompass violence, movement restrictions, and psychological strain.
Togo: Reaction to opponent Agbéyomé Kodjo’s death while in exile
It has become increasingly common for opponents of the Togolese regime to live out their lives in exile. The latest was Agbéyomé Kodjo, who died in Ghana on March 3, 2024.
Uzbekistan’s new vehicle import regulations risk strengthening its most notorious monopoly
A major factor that puts the new restrictions under scrutiny and raises suspicions over attempts to stifle competition is the history of monopoly in Uzbekistan’s automobile industry.
Chad: Military government’s leading opponent Yaya Dillo Djérou dies
The death of leader Yaya Dillo Djérou, just two months ahead of Chad’s presidential elections in May 2024, has been a major setback for the Chadian opposition.
Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights
In Berlin, president Aliyev touched on recent investigations and arrests leveled against a series of independent and opposition media adding, "these investigations were lawful. Any given country must defend its laws.
In Portugal, crowds in the streets celebrate democracy at the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution
"This year, the traditional carnations appeared alongside posters remembering the importance of democracy and current demands, such as affordable housing and rights for women and immigrants."
The Law against Fascism that perpetuates authoritarianism in Venezuela
Repression and censorship: The Law against Fascism is Maduro's new card to continue consolidating his authoritarian model in a country that is waiting and yearning for democratic presidential elections.
38 years after Chernobyl disaster, 12% of Belarus's territory is still contaminated
The state media reports on the success of Belarusian state-sponsored Chernobyl program that deals with economic, social and environmental consequences of the disaster, but many are skeptical about it
Judith Suminwa Tuluka, the DRC's first woman prime minister
With Judith Suminwa Tuluka's appointment as prime minister, the DRC enters the group of nations with a woman leading the government.
EU Parliament condemns the reintroduction of Georgia's foreign agent bill
The EU resolution is a clear warning to the ruling Georgian Dream: Lest the government drop the bill from the parliamentary discussion, the country's EU accession negotiations will stall.