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Africa must redefine democracy to achieve greatness – US don

A United States-based Nigerian professor, Cyril Obi, has stressed that African nations can only achieve their potential if democracy is redefined within the context of African norms, values, and aspirations. Obi said the current democratic practices in the …

No place for armed liberation struggle in a democracy: P Chidambaram on Left-wing extremism

The CPI (Maoist) has also improved upon its military wares and operational tactics. Besides targeting the police, alleged police informers and so-called class enemies, it is laying greater emphasis on attacking economic and development infrastructure such …

Bulldozing democracy | Alison Zerafa Civelli

The twisted logic that the opposition have tried to impose on the people of Gharghur is nothing short of breathtaking.  Let’s start with the law—its’ very clear. The Local Government Act states that “The Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall cease to hold their …

NIGERIANS NEED DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS

 Toll fees will push up already high transportation fares, argues IFEANYICHUKWU AFUBA  Works Minister, Dave Umahi, recently held a ministerial press briefing wherein he announced the imminent return of motor tolls on our highways. Making a case for the …

Instances of misbehavior with Cong MLAs attack on democracy: Hooda

Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has condemned the instances of misbehavior with Congress MLAs from Thanesar Ashok Arora and Chandra Prakash (Adampur). Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda (HT File) In a statement, the …

‘Many good councillors lost their seats and new ones were elected - that is democracy’ A council leader writes on ...

Many of us enjoyed and valued the recent VE Day events we attended, from the respectful solemnity of the flag raising at Oakham Castle to the celebratory teas in village halls and town parks, writes Gale Waller (Lib Dem), leader of Rutland County Council. …

Democracy ‘not a given’ in Britain, top political biographer Anthony Seldon warns

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The NPP Government and Multi-Party Democracy

Venerable Walpola Rahula Thero’s 118th death anniversary fell on the 9th of May. On the 24th of May, a commemorative event is being organised by the Walpola Rahula Foundation Trust chaired by his only Monk pupil Venerable Galkande Dhammananda at the Sri …

Democracy against corruption

Editor’s note: The following guest opinion was written by Douglas Marsh, an editor of three Michigan Press Association (MPA) member publications (Arenac County Independent, Ogemaw County Herald, Oscoda County Herald). He wrote the opinion piece for their …

Benue Begins Project Tour Ahead Of Democracy Day Celebration

Share The Benue State Government has commenced a state-wide inspection of projects executed under Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration as part of activities marking the upcoming May 29 Democracy Day celebration. The monitoring exercise is led by former …

Democracy must deliver dignity and independence, not just regular elections – Ras Mubarak

Ras Mubarak delivering the address. Former Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Ras Mubarak, has called into question the effectiveness of Africa’s democratic systems, stating that democracy must go beyond the ritual of elections to deliver dignity, sovereignty, …

The regional partnership for democracy in West Africa

BY ISAH ALIYU CHIROMA The Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) represents a timely and essential initiative in the pursuit of inclusive, accountable, and resilient political systems across West Africa. This forward-thinking initiative, launched by the …

Saturday 6/14: San Jose: No Kings! No Project 2025! Rally & March for Democracy

Date & time: Flag Day on Saturday, June 14 at 12 PM/noon Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protest-march-50501-san-jose-tickets-1371884386129 50501 San Jose: https://linktr.ee/SANJOSE50501 Indivisible San Jose: https:…

Saturday 6/14: Monterey: No Kings! Pro-Democracy Protest

50501 MONTEREY: NO KINGS! PROTEST RALLY Date & time: Flag Day on Saturday, June 14 at 2 – 4pm Location: Window On The Bay Park, Monterey 93940 Info: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/784644/ On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump …

Democracy is messy, and that’s a good thing

It‘s fair to say that Mark Carney’s first cabinet meeting wasn’t a roaring success. Then again, that is only true if you believe it‘s always a bad thing when a minister goes off message. Steven Guilbeault, freshly minted as the minister of Canadian …

Kasselakis Elected President of Movement for Democracy Party

Stefanos Kasselakis has been elected President of the Movement for Democracy, a new progressive political party in Greece, with 96.84% of the vote. The news comes as no surprise, as Kasselakis announced the formation of the party in late November, after …

People’s Power in Venezuela: 25 Years of Participatory Democracy

May 24, 2025 Hour: 11:04 am On May 25, 2025, Venezuela will hold a pivotal electoral process, further consolidating its status as a benchmark for participatory democracy. Citizens will elect 285 National Assembly deputies, 260 state legislators, and 24 …

Tinubu hails pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe at 70

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated veteran human rights activist and lawyer, Ms. Ayo Obe, on her 70th birthday on Saturday. The President lauded Obe for her unwavering commitment to justice and her significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic …

When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted

iChange Nations™ Selects Dr. Sonya A. Robinson of ICN the USA as a Modern Day Hero and Commissions an Award in Her Name

iChange Nations™ Special Envoy Dr. Ruben West Set to Present the Dr. Sonya A. Robinson Visionary Leadership Award In Nairobi Kenya GRAND BLANC , MI, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iChange Nations™ is a Culture of Honor System; …

Washington DC International Advisory Firm Establishes Presence in South Africa

GPS Moves to Offer Legal/Lobbying/Business Advisory Services to African Governments & Private Sector Markets WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Political Solutions ™ LLC (GPS) a Washington, …

Now Accepting Applications: iHope Genetic Health Clinical Sites

Pass it on! DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic Alliance is now accepting applications for new clinical sites to join the iHope Genetic Health (iGH) program, which provides no-cost genomic testing to families from low …

Metal Majic Launches to Provide Auto Hail Damage Repairs in Texas

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As severe hailstorms continue to impact communities across Texas, newly launched auto repair provider Metal Majic is offering specialized hail damage repair services to help vehicle …

‘Ukraine: For the Children’ Trailer Premieres at Cannes Doc Day

A Woman’s Perspective on Peace, War, and Hope from ELYSIAN’s Karen Floyd, Now Garnering Nearly 30 International Film Awards CANNES, FRANCE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marking a powerful beginning to ELYSIAN’s next decade of storytelling, …

Caring For Others’ CEO Presented Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter by The Interdenominational Theological Center

Nonprofit CEO Eslene Richmond-Shockley honored at ITC 2025 Commencement Ceremony ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caring For Others, a 501c3 with a mission of eradicating poverty, is excited to announce that Mrs. …

Bar Hofman, AI Lead at theGist, on Avoiding AI Hype: 'If AI Was Axe Body Spray, Startups Would Suffocate'

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bar Hofman, AI Lead at theGist, offers a no-nonsense perspective on the AI startup boom, urging entrepreneurs to treat AI as a practical tool rather than a marketing ploy. With a career …

12x12 Cardstock Shop Unveils New Cardstock Paper Collection for Father’s Day

12x12 Cardstock Shop launches a new Father’s Day cardstock paper collection with bold tones and sturdy textures for handmade card projects. PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 12x12 Cardstock Shop has announced the …

ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) announced that they have entered into negotiations MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for …

Meteora Capital’s Kevin Gahwyler to Represent Firm at Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas

Kevin Gahwyler will represent Meteora Capital at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, highlighting the firm’s commitment to the growing digital asset sector. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteora Capital’s Kevin Gahwyler …

Strategic Leadership and Mentorship: Lata Gullapalli Shares Insights with Xraised on Innovation and Social Change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- https://xraised.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/latagullapalli/ In an exclusive interview with Xraised, Lata Gullapalli, a renowned financial consultant …

Global Diamond Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Diamond Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- So, what's behind the incredible growth of the diamond …

Global Proton Pump Inhibitors Market Insights 2025: Key Trends, Market Size, and Growth Forecast

The Business Research Company's Proton Pump Inhibitors Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Hazardous Goods Logistics Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth Opportunities

The Business Research Company’s Hazardous Goods Logistics Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What is the current projection for the …

Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025: A Comprehensive Guide To Market Trends And Drivers

The Business Research Company’s Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has The Contract Furniture Market Grown In …

Microbiological Testing Of The Water Market Forecast 2025: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Share, Segments And Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Microbiological Testing Of Water Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Global IVF Services Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's IVF Services Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Centrifugal Separator Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Centrifugal Separator Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Top Growth Driver In The Psoriasis Market 2025: Growing Geriatric Population Boosting Market

The Business Research Company's Psoriasis Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report …

Non-Fiction Books Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Non-Fiction Books Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report …