What Now for Civil Society? — Global Issues

What Now for Civil Society? — Global Issues

Credit: Mohamed Afrah/AFP via Getty Images Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Thursday, October 12, 2023 Inter Press Service LONDON, Oct 12 (IPS) – Ahead of the presidential election, Solih faced accusations of irregularities in his party’s primary vote, in which he defeated former president Mohamed Nasheed. The Electoral Commission was accused…

Democracy in the Balance? — Global Issues

Democracy in the Balance? — Global Issues

Credit: Zohra Bensemra/Reuters via Gallo Images Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Friday, August 18, 2023 Inter Press Service LONDON, Aug 18 (IPS) – Civic space is deteriorating in Senegal ahead of next February’s presidential election. Recent protests have been met with lethal violence and internet and social media restrictions. Senegal’s democracy…

Election with No Democracy on the Horizon — Global Issues

Election with No Democracy on the Horizon — Global Issues

Credit: Eswatini Government/Twitter Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Friday, July 21, 2023 Inter Press Service LONDON, Jul 21 (IPS) – Eswatini heads to the polls soon, with elections scheduled for September. But there’s nothing remotely democratic in prospect. The country remains ruled by King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, who…