Tag: Democracy
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Tanzania Election 2025: Hassan Wins 97% Margin in Dispute
Overview: Hassan Declared Winner in a Contested Vote Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner of the country’s election with a sweeping margin, according to official results released early Saturday. The official tally, reported amid a contentious electoral cycle, has set the stage for national leadership for the coming years. The results are…
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DRC Suspends Party Ties to M23 Rebels: Kabila-Linked Leader Scrutinized
Background: Why the suspension matters The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to suspend the activities of the political party Piste pour l’Émergence, led by Seth Kikuni Masudi, amid accusations that its leadership aligned with the M23 rebel movement. The announcement spotlights ongoing tensions between state security interests and political pluralism in a country…
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Kimara Voter Verification: Citizens Check Voter Lists Ahead of Elections
Kimara Voter Verification: A Community Check-In Ahead of the Elections As the sun rises over Kimara, the neighbourhood buzzes with a blend of civic anticipation and everyday life. In districts like Baruti, Korogwe, Kimara Mwisho, and Stopover, residents flock to posted voter lists to confirm that their names appear on the official rolls. This simple,…
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Coast Region Readies for Smooth Election, RC Assures
Coast Region Readies for a Smooth Election, RC Assures The Coast Region is braced for the General Election, with Regional Commissioner Abubakar Kunenge saying all preparations are complete for a peaceful and orderly voting day tomorrow. Speaking at his Kibaha Municipal Council office, the RC highlighted a comprehensive preparation plan that combines civic education, security…
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Kimara Residents Verify Voter Lists Ahead of Elections
Voter Verification Spreads Through Kimara’s Communities As the sun climbs over Kimara and the streets begin to buzz with daily activity, residents are turning a routine civic task into a communal moment. From Baruti to Korogwe, Kimara Mwisho and Stopover, people are flocking to posted voters’ lists to confirm their names and statuses in the…
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Kimara Residents Verify Voter Lists as Elections Approach
Municipal Pulse: Verification Drives Kick Off in Kimara As dawn paints Kimara in warm light, the neighbourhood is alive with a different kind of energy: civic participation. From Baruti to Korogwe, insistent chatter, careful scanning of lists, and shared guidance mark the city’s preparation for the upcoming general elections. The posted voters’ lists at key…
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Q&A with the Democratic Erosion Consortium Directors on DEED and Democracy Measurement
Q&A with the Democratic Erosion Consortium Directors In a thoughtful exchange featured on Mike Albertus’s Substack, The Good Society, the Democratic Erosion Consortium (DEC) co-directors and the Research Director sit down to reflect on the group’s work. The discussion spans how DEC approaches measuring and teaching about democracy, how to identify democratic threats, and what…
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Q&A: Directors of the Democratic Erosion Consortium Reflect on Measuring and Teaching Democracy
Overview The Democratic Erosion Consortium (DEC) sits at the intersection of political science, data journalism, and civic education. In a recent Q&A hosted on Mike Albertus’s Substack, The Good Society, the DEC co-directors and the Research Director reflect on the core questions driving their work: how to measure democracy, how to teach it effectively, and…
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Stampede at Raila Odinga’s Funeral Stadium Injures 18 in Nairobi
Overview of the Incident A stampede at a soccer stadium in Nairobi wounded 18 people during the state funeral service for Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, a revered political reformer who died this week in India at 80, had drawn thousands of mourners to the capital in the days following his death. The…
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Gen Z Madagascar: How Young Protests Reshaped the Island’s Path to Change
Overview: A youth-led surge changes Madagascar’s political landscape In late September, thousands of young Malagasy citizens took to the streets of Antananarivo, turning Place du 13 Mai into a symbol of political possibility. What began as demonstrations against water and power outages quickly evolved into a broader call for a complete overhaul of the country’s…