Another disputed presidential election shows Kenyan democracy to be somewhat shaky but still functional.
Category: Africa
Democracy on the march in West Africa
Conflict looms in Gambia over a contested election result, but it's likely to be very one-sided.
World election news, part II
More world electoral news (an occasional feature). Today Macedonia, Bulgaria, Italy and Gambia.
World election news, part I
There's a lot happening in the electoral world. Today Romania, France, Iceland and Ghana; part II to follow tomorrow.
We need more democracy, not less
Donald Trump's victory comes courtesy of the electoral system, not the voters' choice. And that's not something unusual.
Trump, and other updates
Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee, after his last major rival conceded in Indiana. That, plus updates from Ireland, Iran and Equatorial Guinea.
What to watch for in 2016
Twenty elections to watch out for around the world in 2016.
The limits of Europe, part I
So is Azerbaijan in Europe or not? What about Turkey? Iceland? Morocco? The questions are never purely geographical, but they raise some difficult political problems.
Opposition win a game changer for Nigeria
Nigeria elects another former military ruler, but this time by beating the incumbent in a fair election. It represents a huge step forward.
We’re back!
World blogging returns, with news from Greece, Japan, the US, Moldova, Tunisia and Hungary.
The World is Not Enough 