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President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted a landmark inquiry report and launched a five-step plan to heal Tanzania after October 2025 election violence. The plan includes victim support, criminal investigations, and a path toward constitutional reform.
Nigeria's Osun State is making things right for people hurt during its recent election. A new committee will distribute $500,000 to verified victims, regardless of their politics.
In a rare show of democratic maturity, losing gubernatorial candidate Bola Oyebamiji gracefully conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent two weeks after Nigeria's Osun State election. His call for peace and unity offers hope after violence marred the electoral process.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, all 12 gubernatorial candidates pledged to keep their upcoming election violence-free. The peaceful campaign season marks an unprecedented milestone in the region's 30-year electoral history.
Catholic leaders in Tanzania are working with President Samia Suluhu Hassan to heal their nation after violence marred the 2025 elections. Their message of truth and reconciliation offers hope for a path forward.
London police are now knocking on doors to personally check on domestic violence victims, making protective orders actually work. Early results show arrests and charges for domestic violence up 82% in one year.
A survivor who lost her arm is sharing her story as Bakersfield launches a $5 million violence prevention program. The city is using data to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly.
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, Nigeria, all 12 gubernatorial candidates signed a peace accord just weeks before their June 20 election. The unprecedented calm marks a turning point for a region once troubled by electoral violence.
Over 92% of West Bengal voters showed up for recent assembly elections, shattering records and demonstrating the power of peaceful democracy. India's Chief Justice celebrated the milestone as proof that citizens understand their strength lies in voting, not violence.
Political rivals in Nigeria's Osun State just made a powerful promise: a violence-free election. Fourteen parties signed a peace accord ahead of the August 15 vote, choosing democracy over division.
Thousands of Ebonyi State residents turned out for peaceful local government elections that officials say demonstrate Nigeria's growing democratic strength. Voters across multiple communities cast ballots without violence or disruption.
A Nigerian state just held a governorship election that was largely peaceful and transparent, offering hope that the country can move past violent, chaotic voting. Citizens, election officials, and security forces proved democracy doesn't have to mean bloodshed.
European election monitors have dismissed fraud rumors in Colombia's presidential race, praising the country for running a peaceful, orderly election despite political tensions. The findings offer reassurance as Colombia heads to a runoff vote later this month.
More than 50 million Ethiopians have signed up to vote in the country's upcoming election, marking the highest turnout ever for voter registration. The massive participation signals growing confidence in democracy as the nation prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026.
After 17 years away from his country, Tarique Rahman has won a landslide election victory in Bangladesh's first democratic vote since a 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule. International observers called the election "credible" as voters also approved sweeping reforms to prevent future one-party control.
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South Africa's election commission is taking on AI-generated misinformation with new tech tools and social media partnerships ahead of the 2026 local elections. The proactive approach aims to protect voters from fake websites and deepfakes while making registration easier than ever.
An Australian city is pioneering a bold approach to ending domestic violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat targets schools, workplaces, and sports clubs with prevention programs that experts say could become a national model.
After nearly four decades, students in Karnataka can finally elect their own college representatives again. The state government ended a ban dating back to 1989, giving young people a voice in campus decisions while keeping political parties out of student elections. #
In a historic first for Ekiti State, 13 political parties signed a peace agreement ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The unprecedented calm marking this election cycle shows how far the region has come in 30 years.
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