https://www.oecd.org/gov/the-protection-and-promotion-of-civic-space-d234e975-en.htm A recent OECD Report details and affirms in-depth that a freer and better protected civil society improves every aspect of a society. It dispels the old argument that a…

“Nigeria’s ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, was declared president-elect of Africa’s most populous nation in the early hours of March 1 after a weekend election that the main opposition parties…

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64832748 Jonathan Head in BBC … Aljezeera … HRW … WP NADA NYT? The U.S. Department of State … “The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction and 27-year…

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The AP story below carries the relevant details but doesn’t convey the mood of the country. (I write from Cebu where I have been since July last. My first stay…

https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/02/28/unpacking-politics-of-opposition-in-south-asia-event-8037 The event is timely and important with excellent speakers. However! No one is scheduled to speak about the opposition in Bangladesh. I would guess there is a story why…

The Continent is a leader in the new wave of quality journalism in Africa. It is fuelled both by improving media freedoms, digital sophistication, and economic freedoms. Opposition International is…

Francisco Toro, Content Editor for Persuasion, has written a must read cri de coeur for political parties in South Anerica. Opposition International believes Toro’s insight should have an broad audience.…

The situation in Tunisia continues to grow more confrontational. The PM Kais Saied claims a conspiracy is a foot to re-settle Sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia. A new wave of questioning…

Islamist Ennahda party leader Rached Ghannouchi National Salvation Front, Tunisia’s main opposition coalition on Wednesday slammed a string of arrests mainly targeting critics of President Kais Saied, on Wednesday (Feb.…