Another Off-Cycle Election Season in Nigeria
Nigerians in Edo and Ondo will go to the polls on September 21 and November 16, respectively, to elect state…
Theme: Elections
Togo’s Constitutional Conflict
On 4 April 2024 Togo postponed its parliamentary and regional elections to 29 April after an initial one-week extension for…
What Next for President Faye?
By all accounts, on 2 April 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president…
Senegal: A Model Democracy in Crisis
The recent political crisis in Senegal is amplified by the stature its democratic history has in the region. Alongside Cape…
A Region in Uncertainty: 2024 in West Africa
This piece describes the upcoming challenges and instability faced by Western Africa Countries for 2024.
CEPPS Youth In Focus: World Press Freedom Day
In 2024, a record number of elections will take place around the world. During this pivotal moment for democracies, the…
Democracy’s Future
This, in essence, captures the three-decade history of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD). For CALD Secretary General…
Serbian activist protests against electoral fraud: This is how the people fight for democracy
Currently, autocrats around the world are seeking inspiration from Serbia, where electoral fraud and manipulation have contributed to strengthening President…
Danish parties united for more female voices in local politics
Women aspire to engage in politics but often face significant structural challenges when running for local elections. This holds true…
When a dictator holds elections, it is for their own gain
In 2024, half of the world’s population will vote in elections. In some countries, we can follow with excitement. In…