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Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy on the ancient continent of Africa where fifty-four nations represent one of the great frontiers for democracy. Also see our World Democracy section! (FYI, Egypt is found in the Middle East section.)

Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests

Kenya’s anti-government protests have been characterized by both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes with police.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Kenya, Political Dissidents

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

Abdessalem Bouchouareb has been convicted in Algeria as part of an ongoing media crackdown, raising worries over press freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Zimbabwe: Young Voters Register For Elections

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe: Young Voters Register For Elections

Zimbabwe’s merged president and parliamentary elections are five months away. Ongoing registration is giving first-time voters, a chance to pick a leader.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Youth Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

Exile Or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Exile Or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad

Egyptian authorities are refusing to provide identity documents, including passports, birth certificates, and national IDs to critics living abroad.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Sudan Junta And Democracy Forces Agree On New Government

March 21, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sudan Junta And Democracy Forces Agree On New Government

A new civilian-led transitional government will be established in Sudan on April 11 after an agreement by the military leaders and pro-democracy forces.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Sudan

Study: Africa’s Discontent With Quality Of Democracy Growing

March 21, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study: Africa’s Discontent With Quality Of Democracy Growing

Africans have consistently shown strong desire for democratic, accountable governance, but not satisfied with the quality of democracy in their countries.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa

Nigeria’s Flawed Election Risks A Democratic Backslide

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nigeria’s Flawed Election Risks A Democratic Backslide

The election that delivered Nigeria’s presidency to Bola Tinubu is deemed “flawed” by both domestic and foreign observers.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Confronting An Assault On Democracy In Tunisia

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Confronting An Assault On Democracy In Tunisia

President Saied’s aim to centralize power and dismantle Tunisia’s democratic gains since the 2011 revolution has left the country in turmoil.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tunisia

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

The number of female lawmakers in Nigeria’s parliament will fall by nearly half when legislators are sworn-in in early June.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Women and Democracy

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

On February 25 Nigerians will choose a successor to Buhari, whose eight years in power have been blighted by steep economic decay.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Youth Voting Rights

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