How badly were US elections hacked?
After the 2016 elections in the United States, a large number of headlines appeared regarding the supposed intervention of hackers to manipulate the voting system and to change the will of the citize…
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Lombardy votes electronically
On October 22 the Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto voted in a referendum to decide on greater autonomy for Rome. In Lombardy, citizens used electronic voting machines to cast their ballot. On th…
Azerbaijan considering electronic voting system for next election
It is not terribly common to find discussions of advancing democracy coming from countries that are perhaps more associated with communism or socialism. However, it is perhaps from these previously …
E-voting can improve access to democracy for Zambians
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln once stood for a “government of the people, by the people [and] for the people.” Indeed, one of the most important pillars of a strong and legitimate democracy is one …
Putting a finger on Nigeria's biometric woes
To say that Nigeria has faced its fair share of problems, challenges and even crises would be a severe understatement. Even so, the government and the people of Nigeria are working hard to turn thin…
Swiss abroad push for electronic voting
Switzerland is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the world, with cities like Zurich and Geneva topping many international lists. Switzerland is one of the richest co…