We owe it to the generations that fought for June 12, and to those who come after us, to do better. Democracy Day should not only remind us of how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go.

Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is marked by patriotic speeches and celebrations, but many critics argue that it remains a symbolic gesture benefiting just a few. Terlumun ...

Rivers State Governor Fubara reaffirms commitment to rule of law, transparency, and inclusive governance on Democracy Day, urging unity and collaboration for progress.

Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has urged Nigerians to view June 12, celebrated as Democracy Day, as a symbol of the collective will of the people and a triumph over dictatorship.

India’s political system has shifted from limited democracy to party democracy and finally to plebiscitary democracy, a trend that reached its epitome with Modi. By Asim Ali June 01, 2025 ...

Former president Ziaur Rahman was a symbol of democracy who dedicated his life to establish democratic ideals in the country, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday (30 May). "President ...

Even a long-established democracy can be undone—sometimes by a fairly elected leader. And yet, there is reason still to be hopeful; America is more resilient than many may fear.

Why Democracy Is in Retreat Advocates invert its meaning to claim any loss for their side is ‘undemocratic.’ By Walter Russell Mead Share ...

The democracy sausage’s success is partly because of how Australia votes. Elections always occur on Saturdays and are family affairs — voters arrive with their children and dogs.

Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as koalas and Vegemite, and ...

At the 2022 election, the website registered 2,200 of Australia’s 7,000 polling places as serving democracy sausages or other snacks and Dawson expected at least that number would participate on ...