Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, a generation is rising, bold, connected, and unyielding in its demand for dignity, accountability, and justice. From Kenya’s Gen Z tax protests to Nigeria’s #EndSARS and Chile’s student uprisings, young people are redefining democratic engagement and building new spaces...
In every voice lies a promise, in every gathering a dream, that democracy, when tended by its people, shall never wither. These words came alive in Brussels, Belgium, as the Democracy R&D 2025 Annual Conference gathered over 150 visionaries from across continents between October 14th...
This week’s edition of The Ballot takes you through another round of Nigeria’s political tango, a dance where policy meets parody and every turn reveals a new twist. From the inauguration of INEC’s new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the Senate’s move to rework the...
This week on The Ballot, we explore the shifting sands of Nigeria’s political landscape, from renewed debates over the Electoral Act to rising ambitions ahead of 2027. INEC finds itself defending transparency once more, the Senate halts its reform bid mid-debate, and new bills promise...
In every four-year cycle, millions of young Nigerians gather and wait in long queues and the scorching sun, clutching their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) as if it was their ticket to an ever-better tomorrow. They shout, they hope, they vote, and they watch familiar faces...
