Stories about Governance from July, 2024
In Turkey, anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise once again
The violence erupted merely two weeks into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressing interest in resuming talks after Turkey severed its ties in 2011.
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré granted blank check to remain in power
In Burkina Faso on May 25, 2024, a national conference took place to establish the country’s new political agenda. This conference concluded with the five-year extension to its military transition.
One of the last liberal universities in Russia shuts down its political science department
After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, a lot of formerly progressive universities had to adopt concervative policies under the pressure of the state or by own initiatives
Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in Pakistan
The rise in lynching incidents, fuelled by political support for blasphemy laws, reveals a disturbing trend of unchecked extremism threatening lives and justice in Pakistan.
‘We cannot be dispirited’: Mother Nature activists defiant after court conviction in Cambodia
Ten environmental activists in Cambodia were found guilty of insulting the king and plotting against the government in connection with their environmental justice campaigns.
In Nepal, when yaks go, so does culture
Yaks, once central to the culture of Himalayan communities in Nepal, are declining because of lifestyle changes, outmigration, inbreeding, and the impacts of the climate crisis.
A year after environmental protests rocked Azerbaijan's village of Soyudlu, it is business as usual
A year since the protest, it seems the company, the ministry, and the government of Azerbaijan are back to business as usual, with no new monitoring reports or investigations.
In Georgia, a series of legal amendments are putting the country's EU aspirations on hold
A foreign agent bill, a ban on gender election quotas, and most recently an LGBTQ+ propaganda bill are just the latest legal amendments proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Mongolia's new electoral system results in greater representation in the parliament
It was the first time in the country’s history as many as five political parties won seats in the parliament.
The complex role China plays in Africa's energy transition
China's investment in the clean energy sector in East African countries has simultaneously offered thousands access to electricity, while also creating opportunities for exploitation within the market.
Why news about Kenya is trending in Africa
Many African youths have used social media to commend Kenyan citizens for their courage and persistence, while encouraging other young people in their own countries to follow Kenyans' example.
New president in Chad signals change in continuity: An interview with Clément Sianka
In the wake of this election that marked the end of Chad’s military transition, Chadians are eager for profound change due to the country’s ongoing economic challenges.
Chad: Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno succeeds father as president in election
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was elected as the next President of Chad in the May 6, 2024 presidential elections. Déby succeeded his father.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Between optimism and concern
The proposed route will further integrate Kyrgyzstan into Central Asian trade routes and potentially open new transport avenues to European and Gulf countries.
