Captain Ibrahim Traoré says Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy BBC People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler The Guardian Burkina Faso military leader Traore says ‘forget democracy’ Al Jazeera Today in Africa — April 3, 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Democracy as Burkina Faso Delays Elections, Netflix Drops Winnie Mandela Doc Trailer okayafrica.com Forget … Read more
After deadly protests and a youth uprising, Kenya’s president defends his record on democracy, rights, and reform. Kenyan President William Ruto talks to Al Jazeera about the nationwide protests that left dozens dead, accusations of police brutality and enforced disappearances, and whether he’s betrayed the “hustler” generation that helped elect him. He also addresses Kenya’s … Read more
South Korea’s reputation as a stable democracy faced a serious threat on Tuesday night when President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the nation – and much of the world – by declaring martial law. He was forced to withdraw his decree hours later, after it was overwhelmingly rejected by members of parliament. President Yoon now faces an … Read more
Retno Marsudi discusses ICJ case on Israel’s occupation of Palestine and addresses Indonesia’s democracy concerns. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi discusses her country’s stance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s occupation of Palestine amid the Gaza conflict. Highlighting Indonesia’s advocacy for Palestinian rights and the adherence to international law, Marsudi also confronts … Read more
Israeli Invasion of Rafah Would Lead to “Massive Bloodshed.” Will Biden Take Any Action? Democracy Now! South Africa asks UN court to urgently examine Israel’s targeting of Rafah in ongoing genocide case The Associated Press Western narcissism and support for genocidal Israel go hand in hand Al Jazeera English South Africa Asks Top U.N. Court to Act Against … Read more
Lawyer Arnon Nampa is already serving a four-year sentence for comments about the monarchy made at a rally in 2020. A court in Thailand has sentenced a jailed activist and lawyer to four more years in prison for royal insults from a 2021 social media post, his lawyer said. Arnon Nampa, 39, was handed the four-year … Read more