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A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Donald Trump Trial 'Much More Serious' Than Expected: Legal Analyst: "Trump's alleged 2020 attempt to overthrow our government distorts perceptions of how ...
newsweek.com/trump-hush-money-case-norm-eisen-trial-1892330
Senegal 2024 election results: Democracy wins in a trend for Africa.: Who won the election in Senegal? While countries like India and the US backslide on ...
vox.com/world-politics/24120072/senegal-election-coup-bassirou-diome-faye-macky-sall-africa-democracy
RFK Jr. Keeps Insisting Biden Is a Bigger Threat to Democracy Than Trump: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is claiming President Biden is ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-biden-bigger-threat-to-democracy-than-trump-1234997976/
Niger coup risks jump in EU immigration, commissioner says: Last year's coup in Niger could bring about a surge in irregular arrivals to the European Union ...
reuters.com/world/niger-coup-risks-jump-eu-immigration-commissioner-says-2024-04-09/
Brandenburg: Hans-Christoph Berndt is AfD's top candidate for state elections: He speaks of the coup and the “negation of the white man”: Hans-Christoph Berndt ...
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West African CSOs agenda-setting meeting for democracy: There should be an irreducible minimum standard for democracy as electoral democracy is not enough.
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Hans-Christoph Berndt wants to become the AfD's top candidate for the state elections in Brandenburg
maz-online.de/brandenburg/hans-christoph-berndt-will-afd-spitzenkandidat-zur-landtagswahl-in-brandenburg-werden-NTVUAFWEUVC65ARD576IBXBA5E.html
LISTEN | Malatji predicts ANC clean sweep at elections; plans to 'overthrow' Ramaphosa if he fails youth
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-11-listen-malatji-predicts-anc-clean-sweep-at-elections-plans-to-overthrow-ramaphosa-if-he-fails-youth/
Quick Glance: ANCYL President Threatens to Fire Members
- ANCYL President Collen Malatji requires young ANC MPs and councillors to report on their youth-related activities at Luthuli House every Monday.
- Declining a parliament offer, Malatji focuses on reshaping the organization and vows swift action against non-compliance.
- He emphasizes accountability, criticizing corrupt practices, and urges youth to vote ANC in upcoming elections, cautioning against opposition support.
- Malatji warns of dire consequences if the ANC loses power, citing water crises in Tshwane under DA leadership as an example of potential issues.
Mali political parties request elections after junta shuns transition promise: Political parties in Mali have requested a time frame for presidential elections ...
reuters.com/world/africa/mali-political-parties-request-elections-after-junta-shuns-transition-promise-2024-04-01/
Myanmar junta chief calls for unity, says military holding power 'temporarily': Myanmar's ruling general said on Wednesday the junta was holding power only ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-junta-chief-calls-unity-says-military-holding-power-temporarily-2024-03-27/
How strong is UNC arm in the House? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: It has been a week since Rushton Paray issued a public challenge to the authority of Kamla ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/30/how-strong-is-unc-arm-in-the-house/
Senegal election a welcome boost for coup-prone West Africa: For all the drama and the sometimes violent protests in the run-up to Senegal's presidential ...
reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-election-welcome-boost-coup-prone-west-africa-2024-03-25/
Trump Would Need New Tactics to Steal the 2024 Election: Trump would need new tactics to steal the 2024 election. Many avenues he pursued as president in his ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-would-need-new-tactics-to-steal-the-2024-election.html
As neighboring countries fall to coups, Senegal keeps its democracy alive: In Senegal, independent judges and demonstrators defending a sturdy democratic culture ...
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Polls open in Senegal's tightly contested presidential election: Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday morning in a tightly contested presidential race that followed ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240324-polls-open-in-senegal-s-tightly-contested-presidential-election
After delay and uncertainty, Senegal set for presidential poll this Sunday | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/21/after-delays-and-uncertainty-senegal-set-for-presidential-poll-this-sunday/
Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's former president denies coup allegations: Jair Bolsonaro, who lost to his bitter rival in 2022, tells a rally he is a victim of ...
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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro said he does not fear being put on trial, one day after a police investigation revealed the far-right politician tried ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazilian-rightist-bolsonaro-says-he-does-not-fear-being-put-trial-2024-03-16/
Quick Glance: Former Brazil Military Chiefs Implicate Bolsonaro in Coup Conspiracy
- Former military commanders in Brazil state that President Bolsonaro was involved in a coup.
- The testimonies suggest that Bolsonaro aimed to declare martial law to prevent President Lula from taking power.
- Despite evidence, Bolsonaro denied any coup involvement and evaded handing over power to Lula.
- Investigations reveal Bolsonaro attempted to organize a coup involving active and retired military officers.
Set for Sunday's election: 5 things to know about Senegal: Senegal is one of the few African countries not to have suffered a coup since winning its ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_183943
Army-backed Nawaz Sharif fails to win Pakistan election. What went wrong?: The three-time PM’s party fell short in the election, as Imran Khan’s candidates ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/12/army-backed-nawaz-sharif-fails-to-win-pakistan-election-what-went-wrong
Quick Glance: Surprise in Pakistan Elections
- Results of Pakistan elections were delayed.
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) achieves unexpected victory.
- Military displeased with election outcome.
- Uncertainty looms over future leadership of Pakistan.
Brazilian Police Confiscate Ex-President Bolsonaro’s Passport as Coup Investigation Heats Up
democracynow.org/2024/2/9/headlines/brazilian_police_confiscate_ex_president_bolsonaros_passport_as_coup_investigation_heats_up
Quick Glance: Brazil Police Investigate Bolsonaro Allies
- Brazilian police investigate allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2022 election results.
- Bolsonaro was not the target of the search but was ordered to hand over his passport.
- The investigation focuses on Bolsonaro's allies, including his former advisor, former Justice Minister, and the head of Bolsonaro's Liberal Party.
- The probe is related to an alleged criminal organization that prepared for a military intervention to keep Bolsonaro in power after the 2022 election.
Senegal to hold delayed presidential election on March 24 | Africanews: Originally scheduled for February 25, President Sall called off the exercise citing ...
africanews.com/2024/03/07/senegal-to-hold-delayed-presidential-election-on-march-24/
Senegal has long been seen as one of the most stable democracies in West Africa. It's had three largely peaceful handovers of power and never delayed a ... Show more bbc.in/4bFsFTV
Trump escalates his immigration rhetoric with baseless claim about Biden trying to overthrow the U.S.
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Postponement of Senegal election a further sign of West Africa’s ominous drift from democracy
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/24/postponement-of-senegal-election-a-further-sign-of-west-africas-ominous-drift-from-democracy/
This is how Bolsonaro concocted a coup in Brazil : The former far-right president, several generals and around 20 other men are accused of spending months ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-11/this-is-how-bolsonaro-concocted-a-coup-in-brazil.html
Senegal: Two dead in protests against postponing elections in Senegal: Demonstrators in Senegal accuse the president of an “institutional coup ...
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Three dead in Senegal protests over delayed presidential election: DAKAR (Reuters) - The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/02/11/three-dead-in-senegal-protests-over-delayed-presidential-election
#FirstpostFlashback : Pakistan has held more than a dozen general elections since its independence. Yet, the country is widely considered to be a failed democracy ... Show more
PPP and PML-N in talks of forming a coalition govt: A look at the relationship between the two parties
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/ppp-pml-nawaz-sharif-bhutto-coalition-pakistan-election-9154844/
Senegal’s rapid drift towards autocracy raises deep concerns about democratisation collapse across Africa
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-08-senegals-rapid-drift-towards-autocracy-raises-deep-concerns-about-democratisation-collapse-across-africa/
Elections in Senegal: Democracy in Senegal is fading: The elections in Senegal have been postponed. Opposition members believe this is a disguised coup ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-02/senegal-wahlen-macky-sall-eu-5vor8
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Senegal’s ‘constitutional coup’ is part of a global democratic backsliding: No shots were fired but the west African country missing its election has ...
ft.com/content/c650b8cb-23b0-43a2-be9f-8243336642ca
Paid articlePaid Imran Khan is in jail. Pakistan has never been more divided: No other politician has caused as many rifts in Pakistan as the cricket star-turned politician.
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Just weeks before a planned presidential election in Senegal Macky Sall, the president, has called it off. The move has sparked a constitutional crisis ... Show more econ.st/3UwJp9V
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ as Host: Jon Stewart is back at the The Daily Show as host after a yearlong search for Trevor Noah's replacement.
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jon-stewart-the-daily-show-host-1235802984/
Quick Glance: Jon Stewart's Revival on 'The Daily Show'
- Jon Stewart is making a return as the host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s 'Daily Show,' focusing on hosting the program only on Mondays while executive producing every episode.
- The other evenings will be hosted by a rotating panel of the show’s 'All-Star Correspondents.'
- Stewart departed from 'The Daily Show' in Summer 2015 and was replaced by Trevor Noah.
- Stewart's new show, 'The Problem With Jon Stewart,' on Apple TV +, was canceled after two seasons.
Myanmar's military government announced an easing of election registration rules for political parties, hours ahead of the expiry of a state of emergency in ... Show more reut.rs/3vWZ1cA
Senegal's opposition denounces 'constitutional coup' after election postponement: Senegal's opposition Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240207-opposition-in-senegal-denounces-a-constitutional-coup-after-election-postponement
DRC election irregularities come back to haunt nation’s endangered democracy-building efforts
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-07-drc-election-irregularities-come-back-to-haunt-nations-endangered-democracy-building-efforts/
A jailed Imran Khan leaves Pakistan divided ahead of election: No other politician has caused as many rifts in Pakistan as the cricket star-turned politician.
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Senegalese presidential candidate Khalifa Sall: Election delay is 'a coup d'état that doesn't speak its name'
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/02/07/senegalese-presidential-candidate-khalifa-sall-election-delay-is-a-coup-d-etat-that-doesn-t-speak-its-name_6502336_124.html
Paid articlePaid A leaked recording shakes up the Republican Party in Arizona: Kari Lake stages a coup and faces a backlash
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10. Now, protesters are comparing the current moment with the deadly polarisation of 2021 and calling the delay of the elections a coup. Just like in 2021 ... Show more #FreeSenegal
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso break away from key West African bloc: All three countries are led by military juntas, who issued a joint statement announcing their ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/28/ecowas-niger-mali-burkina-faso-leave/
Quick Glance: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS
- The three nations announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS, citing the organization as a threat to member states.
- In a joint statement, they accuse ECOWAS of being influenced by foreign powers and betraying its founding principles.
- They accuse the regional body of not supporting their fight against terrorism and imposing illegitimate sanctions.
- ECOWAS states that it was not notified of the countries' decision to leave the bloc.
Trump skips Illinois loyalty oath promising not to overthrow government: The oath, dating to the communist scare of the 1950s, asks candidates to swear that they ...
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/01/06/donald-trump-loyalty-pledge/
North Macedonia: a functioning multi-ethnic democracy in Europe: Talat Xhaferi came to power without war or coup. His democratic election shows: Multiethnicity ...
nzz.ch/international/nordmazedonien-eine-funktionierende-multiethnische-demokratie-in-europa-ld.1776575
Paid articlePaid Iowa caucuses: How Trump went from insurrectionist to GOP frontrunner: On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump nearly got the Republican leadership beaten by an ...
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Voters Are the Last Line of Defense Against a Trump Dictatorship: Holding the ex-president criminally liable might not be enough to save American democracy ...
thedailybeast.com/voters-are-the-last-line-of-defense-against-a-trump-dictatorship
Trump Allies Warn Nikki Haley Will Pose Coup Threat As VP: Who will Donald Trump pick for vice-president? Not Nikki Haley, if his MAGA allies have their say ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2024/01/trump-warn-nikki-haley-vice-president.html
Quick Glance: Iowa and New Hampshire: Trump's Strengths and Weaknesses Revealed
- In Iowa, Trump's campaign leveraged eight years of data to mobilize supporters.
- Trump plans to implement his strategy nationwide to overcome hurdles in the general election.
- Efforts will expand to engage traditionally Democratic-leaning groups lacking enthusiasm for Biden.
- New Hampshire demonstrated the ongoing difficulties Trump faces in the suburbs and with college-educated white women.
Maduro calls election agreement with opposition 'mortally wounded': Maduro frequently denounces alleged plans to overthrow him, usually pointing the ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_179746
Regicide is in the air for the Tories: An election year, a tired government accused of being in power too long, and a bickering party ...
spectator.co.uk/article/regicide-is-in-the-air-for-the-tories/
Former coup leader Assoumani wins disputed Comoros presidential vote: The president of the Comoros, former coup leader Azali Assoumani, has won re-election in ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240117-former-coup-leader-assoumani-wins-disputed-comoros-presidential-vote
S’Court verdict, coup against Nasarawa people – Aisha Yesufu: Aisha Yesufu has criticised the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Abdullahi Sule's ...
punchng.com/scourt-verdict-coup-against-nasarawa-people-aisha-yesufu/
Trump Claims Presidential Immunity Should Shield Him from Charges Tied to 2020 Election
democracynow.org/2024/1/9/headlines/trump_claims_presidential_immunity_should_shield_him_from_charges_tied_to_2020_election
Revolution or rollback? Hluttaws convene in Myanmar: Elected parliamentarians have met and plan to establish regional constitution committees ...
frontiermyanmar.net/en/revolution-or-rollback-hluttaws-convene-in-myanmar/
Southeast Asia Likes Polarization – and That’s Not a Bad Thing: The region's problem is not that there is too much political contestation, but rather that there ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/southeast-asia-likes-polarization-and-thats-not-a-bad-thing/
If the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Had Never Happened, Trump Still Attempted a Coup: Anti-anti-Trumpers brush off Jan. 6 as a mere “security failure.” But the violent ...
thedailybeast.com/if-the-jan-6-capitol-riot-had-never-happened-trump-still-attempted-a-coup
Quick Glance: Trump's Use of 'Insurrection' on Jan. 6 Anniversary
- Republican polling leader Donald Trump glorified those who participated in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
- He tried to use the term 'insurrection' against his political opponents and defended the involved individuals.
- His remarks are part of an ongoing escalation of efforts by Trump and other Republicans to downplay, justify, and deny the violence from three years ago.
- A majority of Americans believe that the events of January 6 were an attack on democracy and should never be forgotten.
Trump calls Jan 6 rioters hostages, skips signing Illinois loyalty oath promising to not overthrow govt
wionews.com/world/trump-calls-jan-6-rioters-hostages-skips-signing-illinois-loyalty-oath-promising-to-not-overthrow-govt-677620
Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup
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10 major international events that made headlines in 2023: The year 2023 will be remembered as one of the most eventful years in recent history.
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Half the world is holding elections in 2024. Democracy’s future is riding on the outcome
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-half-the-world-is-holding-elections-in-2024-democracys-future-is/
What Kind of Authoritarian Would Trump Be? | by Jeremy Adelman - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/least-familiar-form-of-democratic-backsliding-most-likely-under-trump-by-jeremy-adelman-2023-12
Rajasthan CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ... Show more #RajasthanNewCM #RajasthanCM #BhajanlalSharma #Bhajanlal #RajasthanElection #VasundharaRaje #BabaBalaknath
Guatemala: Presidential election results upheld by electoral court amid coup accusations
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/12/09/guatemala-presidential-election-results-upheld-by-electoral-court-amid-coup-accusations_6326265_4.html
Corruption: Guatemala's elected president has to fear for his office: Bernardo Arévalo clearly won the runoff election in Guatemala. But powerful elites are now ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/korruption-guatemalas-gewaehlter-praesident-muss-um-sein-amt-bangen/100002946.html
Guatemalan electoral court says election results 'unchangeable' after prosecutors seek to annul them
france24.com/en/live-news/20231208-guatemala-prosecutor-s-office-says-election-null-and-void
“Zero and void”: Guatemala’s public prosecutor wants to annul presidential election
diepresse.com/17902733/null-und-nichtig-guatemalas-staatsanwaltschaft-will-praesidentenwahl-annullieren
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