The Threat of Deepfakes and Disinformation in Elections: Lessons for Australia
Disinformation and deepfake technology significantly influenced the recent U.S. election, highlighting the risks associated with fabricated visual content in politics....
Politics
Constitutional Changes in Congo and Nicaragua Spark Democratic Concerns
Leaders in Congo and Nicaragua are pursuing constitutional changes that may consolidate their power, raising fears of democratic erosion. In...
Challenges to Electoral Legitimacy in Venezuela: A Call for Accountability
Venezuela faces a challenging political climate as opposition leaders contest Maduro's election claims, prompting international recognition for Edmundo González. Protests...
Erik Solheim: NPP’s Victory Marks an ‘Earthquake’ in Sri Lankan Politics
Erik Solheim calls the NPP's electoral victory an "earthquake in Sri Lankan politics,' noting its historic significance in ethnic relations...
Abduction of Ugandan Opposition Leader Highlights Transnational Repression
Dr. Kizza Besigye, Ugandan opposition leader, was abducted in Nairobi on 16 November, raising alarms about transnational repression. Amnesty International...
Mozambique President Seeks Dialogue to Resolve Post-Election Unrest
Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi has invited candidates from the recent election to engage in dialogue aimed at resolving ongoing post-election...
Citizens Club of Springfield Hosts Panel on 2024 Election Insights
The Citizens Club of Springfield will host a panel discussion on the 2024 elections featuring local journalists. The event, titled...
Botswana’s New President Duma Boko Plans Economic Diversification
Botswana's new President Duma Boko plans to diversify the economy from its heavy reliance on diamonds by entering the medicinal...
UNHCR Urges Enhanced Protection for Eritrean Asylum-Seekers in Ethiopia
The UNHCR has called for enhanced protection for Eritrean asylum-seekers in Ethiopia, as approximately 20,000 have entered since January. Effective...
Congo Opposition Urges Nationwide Protests Against Constitutional Reforms
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s proposed constitutional reforms,...
