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
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex
25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?

25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?
Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests

Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests
Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes

Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes
‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election

‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election
Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit

Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit
Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC

Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC
'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit

'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit
Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf

Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf
Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension

‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension
‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia

‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia
Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal

Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal
‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil

‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil
Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo

Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo
‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border

‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border
Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students
Senegalese protest rising cost of living in Dakar

Senegalese protest rising cost of living in Dakar
Thousands stranded at Jakarta airport after Anak Krakatau eruption

Thousands stranded at Jakarta airport after Anak Krakatau eruption
Ecuador judge orders release of 28 fishermen detained after US operation

Ecuador judge orders release of 28 fishermen detained after US operation
Niger accuses France of backing failed coup attempt

Niger accuses France of backing failed coup attempt
Nigerian community battles Shell over decades of gas flaring

Nigerian community battles Shell over decades of gas flaring
Green house becomes symbol of survival after Nepal flood

Green house becomes symbol of survival after Nepal flood