Chronology of world political changes

Unofficial list of political changes.

2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
{| class="wikitable" !Date !State and comment
 * January
 * GazaEmergency situation and grave hostilities following conflict between Hamas regime and Israel. Uncertain classification, but likely state of emergency and lack of effective politial activity..
 * January
 * 🇧🇩BangladeshCivilian and “democratic” government elected and installed. Headed by Sheikh Hasina and Awami League. Following massive election success.
 * January
 * Falkland IslandsNew constitution for Falkland Islands in force. Transferring authorities from governor to executive council, thereby "strengthening democracy"
 * January
 * GazaNormalisation” as ceasefire comes in force. Withdrawal of israeli forces..
 * February
 * 🇿🇼 ZimbabweCoalition agreement between MDC and ZANU-PF re-concluded. Unity government expected take office on February 11. Confirmed as Tsvangirai is sworn in. See below.
 * February
 * 🇸🇴SomaliaTransitional Parliament expanded to include islamist opposition. Sharif Ahmed elected and installed President, preparing forming of unity government. This will consolidate a interim status. Even though parliamentarian in practise, Somalia will not be considered as such.
 * March
 * 🇬🇼Guinea-BissauPresident Vieira killed in military revolt. Successive administration uncertain at this point, rebels or government in control."
 * March
 * 🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau. President of National Assembly,Raismunda Pereira, takes according to constitution over as provisional president of Guinea-Bissau. Fresh elections in 60 days to presidency is called.
 * March
 * 🇲🇬MadagascarDramatic revolt by opposition and army forces president Ravalomanana to resign. Opposition leader Rajoelina takes over in provisional government. Unclear whether this should be seen as a coup or transition to provisional government. Likely Interim stattu.
 * April
 * 🇩🇿AlgeriaPresidential elections in Algeria heavily dominated by incumbent President Bouteflika. Opposition further marginalised, making a transition of status in Algeria from limited democracy to Semi-Authoritarian.
 * April
 * 🇫🇯FijiPresident Ilola restores military government following rejecting a verdict from Supreme court, declaring military regime unlawful. Fiji is by this in a form of martial law as government declares themselves above law..
 * May
 * 🇿🇦South AfricaNormalisation as Jacob Zuma is elected and installed official President, replacing provisional administration of Mothlanthe. ref name="Reuters2000-01-27"/>
 * May
 * 🇪🇨EcuadorNormalisation as National Assembly is restored following General election. Replacing constituent assembly. Significant presidential powers remained following constitutional changesref name="Reuters2000-01-27"/>
 * May
 * 🇳🇪NigerPresident Tandja dissolves parliament following court refusal to stand for new term or try constitutional change in referendum. Due to this the President has assumed strengthen/extraordinary powers, however with some democratic legitimacy."
 * April
 * 🇩🇿AlgeriaPresidential elections in Algeria heavily dominated by incumbent President Bouteflika. Opposition further marginalised, making a transition of status in Algeria from limited democracy to Semi-Authoritarian.
 * April
 * 🇫🇯FijiPresident Ilola restores military government following rejecting a verdict from Supreme court, declaring military regime unlawful. Fiji is by this in a form of martial law as government declares themselves above law..
 * May
 * 🇿🇦South AfricaNormalisation as Jacob Zuma is elected and installed official President, replacing provisional administration of Mothlanthe. ref name="Reuters2000-01-27"/>
 * May
 * 🇪🇨EcuadorNormalisation as National Assembly is restored following General election. Replacing constituent assembly. Significant presidential powers remained following constitutional changesref name="Reuters2000-01-27"/>
 * May
 * 🇳🇪NigerPresident Tandja dissolves parliament following court refusal to stand for new term or try constitutional change in referendum. Due to this the President has assumed strengthen/extraordinary powers, however with some democratic legitimacy."
 * 🇪🇨EcuadorNormalisation as National Assembly is restored following General election. Replacing constituent assembly. Significant presidential powers remained following constitutional changesref name="Reuters2000-01-27"/>
 * May
 * 🇳🇪NigerPresident Tandja dissolves parliament following court refusal to stand for new term or try constitutional change in referendum. Due to this the President has assumed strengthen/extraordinary powers, however with some democratic legitimacy."
 * 🇳🇪NigerPresident Tandja dissolves parliament following court refusal to stand for new term or try constitutional change in referendum. Due to this the President has assumed strengthen/extraordinary powers, however with some democratic legitimacy."

|- |June
 * [[South Ossetia] Election held to assembly in South Ossetia. As this convenes there will become a partial decentralisation from a status previously with much limited parliamentary control of the executive.
 * June
 * 🇲🇻MaldivesParliamentarian elections concludes The Maldives transition to a genuine democracy. By this both executive and legislature is elected according to democratic standards.
 * June
 * 🇬🇱GreenlandIncreased Home Rule making Greenland a de facto independent state takes effect on June 21. A newly elected government is to implement the outcome of the referendum late 2008, mandating Greenland with nearly full sovereignity on internal affairs. Foreign a.
 * June
 * 🇬🇦GabonDeath of President and dictator Omar Bongo. Provisional government led by Guy Nzouba-Ndama takes office.
 * June
 * 🇸🇴SomaliaState of emergency declared by Somali president due to increasing fightings with rebel militia. De Facto Martial law and ineffective governance.
 * June
 * 🇳🇪NigerPresident Mammadou Tandja assumes extraordinary and emergency powers as he once more is refused to stand for new term. Virtual absolute power as parliament is dissolved, pending new elections.
 * June
 * 🇭🇳HondurasCoup d’etat. President Manuel Zelaya is deposed by army and supreme court. Following attempt to seek second term in office, and holding of referendum..
 * June
 * 🇭🇳HondurasIn constitutional order.The President of congress, Roberto Micheletti assumes office as provisional president of Honduras.  Greeted by congress and promises planned presidential elections to be held as planned..
 * July
 * 🇲🇷MauritaniaMilitary leader Abdelaziz wins presidential election, paving the way for restored democratic order. Election criticised by opposition as illegitimate, but lacks evidence of fraud. Interim status in force until installation of President. Previous status un."
 * [[|August
 * 🇲🇷MauritaniaMohammed Ould Abdelaziz installed as president. Normalisation of democratic system in Mauritania, though disputed by opposition election is considered as generally free and democratic..
 * [[|August
 * 🇬🇼[Guinea-Bissau] Normalisation. Malam Bacai Sanha installed as democratic president of Guinea-Bissau following elections.
 * [|August
 * 🇲🇬Madagascar Agreement concluded between Rajoelina and former president Ravalomananina on forming a provisional unity government.
 * July
 * 🇲🇷MauritaniaMilitary leader Abdelaziz wins presidential election, paving the way for restored democratic order. Election criticised by opposition as illegitimate, but lacks evidence of fraud. Interim status in force until installation of President. Previous status un."
 * [[|August
 * 🇲🇷MauritaniaMohammed Ould Abdelaziz installed as president. Normalisation of democratic system in Mauritania, though disputed by opposition election is considered as generally free and democratic..
 * [[|August
 * 🇬🇼[Guinea-Bissau] Normalisation. Malam Bacai Sanha installed as democratic president of Guinea-Bissau following elections.
 * [|August
 * 🇲🇬Madagascar Agreement concluded between Rajoelina and former president Ravalomananina on forming a provisional unity government.
 * [|August
 * 🇲🇬Madagascar Agreement concluded between Rajoelina and former president Ravalomananina on forming a provisional unity government.
 * 🇲🇬Madagascar Agreement concluded between Rajoelina and former president Ravalomananina on forming a provisional unity government.

|-
 * [|August
 * Turks and Caicos islandsSelf government suspended due to corruption scandal. Governor assumes direct rule.
 * [|August
 * 🇬🇦GabonPresidential election held, interim status.
 * [|September
 * 🇨🇦Canada Parliament convened, thereby guaranteeing normalisation. Most likely assembled during spring session aswell."
 * [|September
 * 🇬🇦[Gabon]Ali Ben Bongo, son of late Omar Bongo is declared winner of the presidential elections with a support of nearly 42%. Since the election is conducted from a simple majority form, a run off election betweeen top candidates will not take place. Ali Ben Bongo.
 * [|September
 * 🇦🇫Afghanistan Possible changed status from democracy to restricted democracy, as presidential elections held were criticised and not considered and slighrtly disputed. Still a democratic order is likely to be functioning.
 * [|September
 * 🇬🇳GuineaParliamentary elections planned for early october postponed, due to severe internal hostilities. Planned for march 2010. Status of Guinea may still be changed to martial law/state of emergency..
 * [|November
 * 🇳🇪Niger Parliamentary elections held, boycotted by opposition and strongly dominating of Tandja-allies. This consolidates a de facto dictatorship in Niger.
 * [|November
 * 🇦🇫Afghanistan Hamid Karzai reinstalled as president for a second term, after withdrawal of candidacy by opponent Abdullah Abdullah. Invited to form unity government. After all Afghanistan forms a democratic foundation but with slightly disputed electoral back.
 * [|November
 * 🇭🇳HondurasNormalisation. Porfirio Lobo elected president of Honduras, replacing provisional government of Micheletti. Interim government awaiting installation of Lobo.
 * [|November
 * 🇳🇪Niger Parliamentary elections held, boycotted by opposition and strongly dominating of Tandja-allies. This consolidates a de facto dictatorship in Niger.
 * [|November
 * 🇦🇫Afghanistan Hamid Karzai reinstalled as president for a second term, after withdrawal of candidacy by opponent Abdullah Abdullah. Invited to form unity government. After all Afghanistan forms a democratic foundation but with slightly disputed electoral back.
 * [|November
 * 🇭🇳HondurasNormalisation. Porfirio Lobo elected president of Honduras, replacing provisional government of Micheletti. Interim government awaiting installation of Lobo.
 * [|November
 * 🇭🇳HondurasNormalisation. Porfirio Lobo elected president of Honduras, replacing provisional government of Micheletti. Interim government awaiting installation of Lobo.