Democratic Backslide News Today

Reform that passed technically unopposed after the opposition walked out. that gave prime minister benton met benjamin yet now he was -- a clear victory, but a hollow one. showing the majority of israelis were against the change. >> we are angry at people trying to change the country, trying to create a democratic backslide. >> reporter: in a country with no constitution or upper a legislative chamber, israel supreme court had been a crucial check on the power. no more. >> and the supreme court ...

“The celebration is now ended but the echoes are all around, whirling like a harmattan whirl-wind throwing dust around and hands cover faces and feet grope.” These iconic words apply to the 2023 presidential election, the swearing-in of a new president and governors and senators of Nigeria. The presidential, governorship, and legislative elections have now…

Both countries have strongly denied allegations of corruption and judiciary interference, despite rulings from the ECJ and proceedings by EC.