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Election observers are important for democracy – but few voters know what they do

Election observers keep watch over polls throughout the world. Their job is to support efforts to improve electoral quality and to provide transparency. In African countries, both local citizen and international observers have been deployed regularly since the 1990s.

The Conversation

Factbox-Nigeria election 2023: how it all works

Nigerians are set to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday that are seen as the most wide open since Africa's most populous nation switched from military rule to democracy in 1999.

Reuters

Mexico's Senate approves controversial electoral reform bill

Mexico’s Senate on Wednesday approved a reform of the country’s electoral institute, a move that opponents say will undercut democracy but which the president contends will save money and reduce political privileges.

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Mexico's Senate approves controversial electoral reform

Mexico’s Senate has approved a reform of the country’s electoral institute, a move that opponents say will undercut democracy but which the president contends will save money and reduce political privileges

The Independent UK

Mexico passes electoral overhaul that critics warn weakens democracy

Mexican lawmakers on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the body overseeing the country's elections, a move critics warn will weaken democracy ahead of a presidential vote next year.

Reuters

Nigeria's uncertain election: Can third party candidate force presidential run-off?

Will Nigeria's two-party system tremble? Africa's most populous nation has known its share of bruising campaigns, but never since the 1999 return to democracy has there been a run-off in the presidential election. Now, in a nation where the average age is 18, could voters turn away from big tent…

France 24

Bola Tinubu: Nigeria's kingmaker who wants to be king

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, holds two traditional titles: Asiwaju of Lagos and Jagaban of the Borgu kingdom in Niger State, north-central Nigeria. The titles have similar meanings: leader and leader of warriors.

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OPINION - Nuclear hints and nasty threats aside, Putin’s fate still depends on China

It was a tale of two cities and two speeches — Joe Biden in Warsaw, Vladimir Putin in Moscow. To borrow Dickens’ famous opening line, the worst of times was represented by the Russian leader’s wall-to- wall paranoia. The best, perhaps, was the American’s exhortations to back democracy and the…

Evening Standard

Republicans hit Biden to hurt Ukraine

Far-right Republicans won't come right out in support of Putin, yet they agree with his anti-democratic agenda

Salon

Why Republicans are so easily triggered

Curiously, it is the same reason why they are best equipped for the meme wars

Salon

War in Ukraine defining new world order, says thinktank

Poll reveals west more united but gulf growing with countries such as India that do not subscribe to post-cold war view

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden says Russian forces in disarray after year of war in Ukraine

US president issues rallying cry in Warsaw speech but warns of ‘very bitter days’ ahead in defence of democracy

The Guardian - UK

During Surprise Trip to Kyiv, Biden Promises Endless Support for Ukraine War

Plus: The National Endowment for Democracy ends funding of conservative media blacklist, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear major internet free speech case, and more...

Reason

'Building block of democracy' under threat as £23m Newcastle Council budget cuts edge closer

More than 50 council jobs are set to be cut and residents are facing a 4% council tax rise

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Commentary: Education in America

The wisdom of the crowd is at the foundation of any belief that democracy can produce a good society. Elections, public forums, comment periods and the like all offer each person the chance to share their assessment of a candidate, issue, or regulation — the aggregation of those assessments determines…

The Guardian - US

US local news outlets need tax breaks to help save democracy, says advocate

Steven Waldman says a new initiative, Rebuild Local News, wants to revitalize hundreds of outlets decimated by the industry

Salon

Media's biggest addiction: Trump voters

In diners across the country, the media has obsessively stalked out so-called white working class voters for years

Bangkok Post

Appeals Court upholds acquittal of UDD members of lethal grenade attack

The Appeals Court has upheld the acquittal of three members of the former United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) of a grenade attack that killed five soldiers during the street protests in 2010.

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The Independent UK

Everything we know about President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine

‘It’s not just about freedom in Ukraine … It’s about freedom of democracy at large,’ Mr Biden said about Ukraine’s defence against Russia, during his historic visit to Kyiv

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it

As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expectations were low for Ukraine's president. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded both his allies and his enemies with his performance.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan defends free school meal plan, as critics say it should be ‘focused’

The scheme is expected to benefit around 270,000 extra children - but has been criticised for not being targeted at those most in need

Salon

GOPers attack Biden over Ukraine visit

“The President of the United States chose Ukraine over America,” tweeted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

The Independent UK

Watch live as Israelis protest outside parliament against new judiciary law

Watch live as protests are held outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem over the government's proposed judicial reforms.

The Independent UK

Everything we know about President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine

‘It’s not just about freedom in Ukraine … It’s about freedom of democracy at large,’ Mr Biden said about Ukraine’s defence against Russia, during his historic visit to Kyiv

Asharq Al-Awsat

US President Biden Pledges Military Aid during Kyiv Visit

US President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion. Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions…

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