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The Speaker of Osun State House, Adewale Egbedun, along with 24 lawmakers, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party in Nigeria.

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has rejected a court ruling in Oyo State that upheld the validity of the party's recent national convention.

Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger faces criticism from the Department of Homeland Security after an illegal immigrant allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a bus stop.

Donald Trump stated he cannot focus on politics because of ongoing personal attacks from Barack and Michelle Obama during a recent rally in North Carolina.

President Joe Biden plans to resume his campaign next week amid increasing criticism from Democratic allies who regard his exit from the race as inevitable.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) remains in power but faces the risk of being ousted from the state parliament due to low public support.

The article discusses changing political awareness among the youth in Japan, particularly in the context of the recent victory of the Liberal Democratic Party and the engagement of young voters on social media.

Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of rebels from the area.

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, following the governor's lead in changing parties.

A discussion highlights the decreasing international support for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic amidst ongoing territorial disputes with Morocco over Western Sahara.

Jussi Lindgren, a special assistant to Finland's Finance Minister Riikka Purra, sharply criticizes the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his blog post, warning of dire economic consequences if the SDP were to lead the government.

The African Democratic Congress has criticized the revised electoral schedule issued by INEC, claiming it favors the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.

The political group The Rose has decided not to collaborate with the political party Vor til vinstri in the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavik, opting to continue its activities within the Social Democratic party.

John Odigie-Oyegun, leader of the African Democratic Congress, expresses skepticism regarding the Nigerian police's capability to apprehend gunmen who attacked party facilities in Edo State.

The PDP criticizes Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's defection to the APC, labeling it an act of cowardice against democratic principles.

Democratic candidate Katie Porter has regained momentum in the California gubernatorial race after a new poll shows her leading again following the state party's convention.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, has announced his candidacy to lead the Democratic Alliance as the party prepares for elections following the current leader's decision not to seek a third term.

California Democrats have failed to unify around a candidate to support for the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial elections during their recent state convention.

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan advocates for a new political era in Turkey, urging the state to adopt democratic reforms.

The article discusses the declining popularity of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in recent polls, highlighting potential losses in regional elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz.

Democratic lawmakers expressed anger over the US military mistakenly shooting down a Customs and Border Protection drone at the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting administrative incompetence under the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump threatened to deport two Democratic lawmakers and Hollywood legend Robert De Niro in a recent outburst targeting his longstanding critics.

Olumide Akpata of the African Democratic Congress claims a recent violent attack in Edo State is a tactic to intimidate voters and disrupt democracy.

Swedish Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson proposes the inclusion of Finnish troops in a multinational force on Gotland to bolster defense and send a clear signal amid regional security concerns.

At least 171 bodies have been found in mass graves in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to recent violence involving M23 rebels.

Church leaders in Zimbabwe are strongly opposing proposed amendments to the constitution that could extend political power without public support and undermine democratic principles.

The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic marks its 50th anniversary while continuing its struggle for independence against Moroccan control over Western Sahara.

The Justice Innovation Party warns that if the Democratic Party fails to respond to political reform demands by March 1, they will initiate further political actions.

The Social Democratic Party led by Mette Frederiksen in Denmark is gaining momentum in the polls ahead of the March 24 elections, positioning itself close to achieving an absolute majority in Parliament.

Threatening anti-democratic graffiti was discovered on the campaign office of Strasbourg's Green Mayor Jeanne Barseghian.

Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, imprisoned in Turkey for over 25 years, has declared the start of a new political era, emphasizing democratic methods for advancing Kurdish interests after decades of violence.

New York's Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani requested $21 billion from President Trump for affordable housing and infrastructure projects during an unannounced meeting at the White House.

David Kaufman discusses the polling support for Pete Buttigieg as a Democratic presidential candidate and the challenges he may face within his party.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the candidacy of Juliana Lumumba for the presidency of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF).

Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo are advancing plans for a significant hydropower project aimed at boosting energy production in the region.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung achieves a 67% job approval rating, the highest since his election, reflecting increased support for his party.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has nominated Juliana Amato Lumumba to challenge Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo for the Secretary-General position of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Two potential mass graves containing over 160 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked to the recent conflicts involving the M23 rebel group.

As President Yoon Suk-yeol lists his apartment for sale, Democratic Party members demand a response from the People Power Party leader, Jang Dong-hyuk, who previously claimed he would sell his properties if the President did.

Anthropic has rejected the Pentagon's requests on the use of its AI technology, prioritizing its commitment to democratic principles over potential military collaboration.

South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a $1.2 billion health partnership with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe opt out due to concerns over health data sovereignty.

Recent polling indicates that the Social Democratic Alliance leads with 30%, while the Center Party follows with 20%.

The ruling National Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party are engaged in a dispute over convening the legislative committee to process the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration law.

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated former presidential chief of staff Woo Sang-ho as its candidate for the Gangwon governor in the upcoming local elections.

The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.

South Korea's Supreme Court Justice Park Young-jae announced his resignation as head of the Court Administration Office amid the controversial passage of the 'Judicial 3 Laws' led by the ruling Democratic Party.

Park Young-jae, the Chief of the Court Administration Office, has resigned in protest against the enforcement of the 'Three Judicial Laws' pushed by the ruling Democratic Party.

Democratic state officials have reported that Donald Trump does not plan to send federal immigration agents to polling places during the upcoming congressional elections.

The article reflects on political trends in Latin America, juxtaposing recent electoral victories and shifts towards populism and leftist governance in various countries against a backdrop of perceived democratic resurgence.