DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

Solomon Islands: a change more in style than substance

New government faces test of improving relations with civil society and media

Mali heads in the wrong direction

Military junta ramps up repression instead of calling elections

Senegal’s democracy passes crucial test

Having overcome authoritarian threat, Senegal offers hope for the region

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president

Pakistan’s election outcomes leave many unhappy

Voters have signalled they want an end to army’s power

El Salvador: a victory for popular authoritarianism

President Bukele’s security successes rewarded with absolute power

CENTRAL AMERICA

Honduras: glass half full

Mixed picture halfway into Xiomara Castro’s term

CENTRAL AMERICA

Serbia’s suspicious election

Protests follow evidence of illegal voting by ruling party supporters

Democracy alive and well in Taiwan

Vibrant election campaign against backdrop of China’s threat

Guatemala’s chance for a new beginning

New president takes office promising to fight corruption and impunity

CENTRAL AMERICA