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Africans still have stronger preference for democratic governance than many other parts of the world

George Clooney has called on Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term as US president, to “step aside” to save democracy from Donald Trump. In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the Hollywood actor urged the Democratic Party to replace Biden with a more youthful candidate, warning:…

South Africa’s economy is strained, unemployment and crime are extremely high, policing is ineffective and the public service is dysfunctional. Francois Venter was involved in drafting the country’s transitional 1993 and final 1996 constitutions. Since then, he has researched comparative constitutional law and theory. He believes the outcome of the…

Biden defended his campaign while expressing concerns about Trump's impact on democracy.

Germany’s top security official has banned a far-right magazine that she accused of stirring up hatred against Jews, people with immigrant roots and parliamentary democracy

US president stands behind rhetoric casting Trump as a threat to democracy after failed attempt on Republican’s life.

The Trump assassination attempt has got Australian politicians excited that they too could be under threat — which would mean we need to give even more money to security agencies.

Donald Trump has picked his vice-presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention, and Clare O’Neil has warned democracy is under threat across the world.

Editor of the New Statesman who helped to launch Charter 88, the constitutional reform pressure group