El Salvador’s transformation is a template for the world. What if it’s a mirage?

El Salvador’s transformation is a template for the world. What if it’s a mirage?
El Salvador’s transformation is a template for the world. What if it’s a mirage?

El Salvador’s transformation is a template for the world. What if it’s a mirage?
Guatemala’s ‘Pacto de Corruptos’: How elite networks captured democracy

Guatemala’s ‘Pacto de Corruptos’: How elite networks captured democracy
Interview: How Guatemala’s 'Pacto de Corruptos' is blocking President Arévalo's democratic reform

Interview: How Guatemala’s 'Pacto de Corruptos' is blocking President Arévalo's democratic reform
A stalled transformation: Guatemala’s struggle for democratic reform — Opinion

A stalled transformation: Guatemala’s struggle for democratic reform — Opinion
Afghanistan and Myanmar are the world’s most authoritarian states

Afghanistan and Myanmar are the world’s most authoritarian states
After 16 years of Orbán, Hungary votes for change as Magyar vows return to Europe

After 16 years of Orbán, Hungary votes for change as Magyar vows return to Europe
Djibouti votes, but power doesn’t shift: What’s really at stake in the 2026 election?

Djibouti votes, but power doesn’t shift: What’s really at stake in the 2026 election?
Congo Republic's Sassou Nguesso extends 42-year rule in landslide vote

Congo Republic's Sassou Nguesso extends 42-year rule in landslide vote
In Nepal, a former rapper is poised to become the youngest Prime Minister

In Nepal, a former rapper is poised to become the youngest Prime Minister
Africa’s coups crisis is not a rejection of democracy, but of its limits - Ernest Harsch

Africa’s coups crisis is not a rejection of democracy, but of its limits - Ernest Harsch
Over 127 million in Bangladesh head to polls for historic post-Hasina national election: Video

Over 127 million in Bangladesh head to polls for historic post-Hasina national election: Video
Anti-corruption fight in Asia ‘stalling,’ says CPI report

Anti-corruption fight in Asia ‘stalling,’ says CPI report
Two months after coup, Guinea-Bissau transitional leader promotes himself to highest army rank

Two months after coup, Guinea-Bissau transitional leader promotes himself to highest army rank
What we know about Museveni’s seventh-term election win in Uganda: summary

What we know about Museveni’s seventh-term election win in Uganda: summary
A transition concluded or rebranded: Can Guinea’s election deliver a genuine democratic transition?

A transition concluded or rebranded: Can Guinea’s election deliver a genuine democratic transition?
RECAP: A year on, is Ghana’s John Mahama delivering on promised ‘total reset’?

RECAP: A year on, is Ghana’s John Mahama delivering on promised ‘total reset’?
Cameroon opposition leader dies in custody amid health concerns

Cameroon opposition leader dies in custody amid health concerns
LIVE: Polls close, vote counting begins in Guinea-Bissau's tense election

LIVE: Polls close, vote counting begins in Guinea-Bissau's tense election
Guinea-Bissau enters election season against a backdrop of coup plots and contested legitimacy: summary

Guinea-Bissau enters election season against a backdrop of coup plots and contested legitimacy: summary
LIVE: Chile’s presidential election heads to runoff

LIVE: Chile’s presidential election heads to runoff
Honduras extends state of emergency weeks before pivotal elections: Video

Honduras extends state of emergency weeks before pivotal elections: Video
Chile’s political backdrop: From dictatorship to the 2019 unrest and Boric’s rise - Video

Chile’s political backdrop: From dictatorship to the 2019 unrest and Boric’s rise - Video
What should you know about Chile’s democracy ahead of the elections?: Video

What should you know about Chile’s democracy ahead of the elections?: Video
Seychelles Roundup: New president, peaceful polls renewed democratic engagement

Seychelles Roundup: New president, peaceful polls renewed democratic engagement
Zambia Roundup: Makebi Zulu’s presidential bid, PF power shifts, push for a 'second independence'

Zambia Roundup: Makebi Zulu’s presidential bid, PF power shifts, push for a 'second independence'
Netherlands’ local map mirrors broad shake-up in Dutch politics

Netherlands’ local map mirrors broad shake-up in Dutch politics
Democracy in Africa is declining — Opinion

Democracy in Africa is declining — Opinion
Presidential candidate Simone Gbagbo rejects Ivory Coast election results: Video

Presidential candidate Simone Gbagbo rejects Ivory Coast election results: Video
Blind political loyalty is crippling democracy in Tanzania — Opinion

Blind political loyalty is crippling democracy in Tanzania — Opinion
Elections without opposition? Inside Tanzania’s 2025 polls

Elections without opposition? Inside Tanzania’s 2025 polls
One of these ASEAN leaders isn’t actually a leader — Here’s why

One of these ASEAN leaders isn’t actually a leader — Here’s why
From left and right to democracy and autocracy: Rethinking Latin America’s political divide - Video

From left and right to democracy and autocracy: Rethinking Latin America’s political divide - Video
Venezuela to hold fourth popular consultation amid Maduro’s defence of ‘direct democracy’: Video

Venezuela to hold fourth popular consultation amid Maduro’s defence of ‘direct democracy’: Video
What West Africa’s recent military takeovers have in common

What West Africa’s recent military takeovers have in common
Beneath Mali’s coups lies a struggle between fear, faith, and fading democracy

Beneath Mali’s coups lies a struggle between fear, faith, and fading democracy
Mauritius Roundup: Political tension, governance, cultural inclusion take centre stage

Mauritius Roundup: Political tension, governance, cultural inclusion take centre stage
Cameroon warns opposition against ‘illegal’ election result announcements

Cameroon warns opposition against ‘illegal’ election result announcements
Maldives Roundup: Political rallies, governance referendum, foreign policy stance rooted in principles

Maldives Roundup: Political rallies, governance referendum, foreign policy stance rooted in principles
No Nobel for Trump - Peace Prize award goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado: Video

No Nobel for Trump - Peace Prize award goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado: Video
Kenya Roundup: Calls for voter registrations, billions lost to state capture, 2027 election preparation

Kenya Roundup: Calls for voter registrations, billions lost to state capture, 2027 election preparation
Cameroon’s October 12 election: Who’s running, what’s at stake, and why it matters

Cameroon’s October 12 election: Who’s running, what’s at stake, and why it matters
How old do you have to be to vote?

How old do you have to be to vote?
Germany’s moment of return: 35 years after the wall fell

Germany’s moment of return: 35 years after the wall fell
3 former Global South leaders hit with toughest prison sentences

3 former Global South leaders hit with toughest prison sentences
Ahead of Cameroon’s presidential vote, Paul Biya is set to cement the democratic illusion - Opinion

Ahead of Cameroon’s presidential vote, Paul Biya is set to cement the democratic illusion - Opinion
65 years on – is Nigeria a failed state?

65 years on – is Nigeria a failed state?
The countries that look, feel, and act most like the United States

The countries that look, feel, and act most like the United States
‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election

‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion

China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion
Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory

Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory
Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat

Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat
How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942

How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942
Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide

Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide
'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster

'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster
Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies

Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies
Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes

Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes
LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback

LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback
Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026

Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026
Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market

Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market
Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off

Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off
Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria

Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate
Italy truck drivers' protests disrupt food and fuel supplies as government moves to end blockades

Italy truck drivers' protests disrupt food and fuel supplies as government moves to end blockades
Indonesia's 2026 forest fires burn nearly 2 million hectares as crisis worsens

Indonesia's 2026 forest fires burn nearly 2 million hectares as crisis worsens
Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank operation after shooting near Hebron

Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank operation after shooting near Hebron
Venezuela opposition demands elections as Machado’s return remains uncertain

Venezuela opposition demands elections as Machado’s return remains uncertain
Zelensky accuses US of diverting missiles to Middle East as Ukraine awaits supplies

Zelensky accuses US of diverting missiles to Middle East as Ukraine awaits supplies
Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting

Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting
‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices

‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices
Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE

Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE
A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion

A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion
Brazil's presidential election exposes challenge of ensuring equal treatment on Big Tech platforms: Opinion

Brazil's presidential election exposes challenge of ensuring equal treatment on Big Tech platforms: Opinion
Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm among European capitals with shortest winter daylight

Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm among European capitals with shortest winter daylight
Indonesia drops 3.2 tonnes of dry ice to combat wildfire haze

Indonesia drops 3.2 tonnes of dry ice to combat wildfire haze
Spain tops global ranking for latest first marriages as Niger and Liberia marry youngest

Spain tops global ranking for latest first marriages as Niger and Liberia marry youngest
‘This is my ninth year’ - Kenya students block highway over lecturers' strike

‘This is my ninth year’ - Kenya students block highway over lecturers' strike
US Senate election 2026: Democrats lead in seven closely contested races as control hangs in balance

US Senate election 2026: Democrats lead in seven closely contested races as control hangs in balance