More Africans prefer democracy in the face of threats
More countries in Africa are under democratic rule than two decades ago. However, there are clear threats to representative government on the continent.…
Tense countdown to Election Day in the United States
The planet's predominant superpower prides itself on its rules-based order and a constitution that codifies and sets in stone the transfer of power through the ballot box, a model and values the…
Is wealth a threat to democracy?
There are a lot of very rich people around the world, and their wealth continues to grow. And money means power – both economic and political. But does this concentration of wealth…
EU explained: What is its stance on democracy?
What does democracy mean to the EU? With the European Union's evolution from a trade community to a political and economic union, here's how the EU's stance on democracy shapes laws and…
AI and democracy: So far, so harmless?
In the UK's general election, Steve is running to be MP for Brighton. In Wyoming in the United States, Vic is running to be mayor. Both of them are not in fact…
Indian elections: ‘A battle for the future of India’s democracy’
Indians begin voting on Friday in what will be the world's biggest-ever election, with nearly a billion registered voters.…
British MPs accuse HSBC of helping China crack down on Hong Kong democracy
HSBC is under fire from British lawmakers for allegedly "aiding and abetting" Beijing's repression of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. We tell you more. Also, New York pension funds divest from…
Joshua Wong and two fellow Hong Kong dissidents jailed for protests
Leading Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong was jailed alongside two other young activists on Wednesday for taking part in last year's huge democracy protests as the crackdown on Beijing's critics gathers pace.…
Petrol Price now N170 as PPMC adjusts Ex-Depot fee, Nigeria to build new museum for looted art and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.…
All Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers to resign as China crushes opposition
Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers say they would resign after China gave the city the power to disqualify politicians deemed a threat to national security and four of their colleagues were ousted.…
How safe is this democracy?
Today, in ‘Inside Stuff,’ multi-award-winning columnist and Executive Head of The Guardian's Editorial Board, Martins Oloja, is asking a question of how safe the democracy in Nigeria is after 21 years. He…