Slain journalist Ben Khalifa, captured Libya’s turmoil as ferocious militias fight for control as well as humanitarian tragedy of waves of people fleeing.
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.)
DR Congo President Has Officially Won, But Can he Govern?
By all official measures, Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But would the president elect be able to govern?
France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency
France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury.
Sudan Police Clash with Demonstrators in Fresh Protests
Sudan police clashed with demonstrators in fresh protests calling on longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir to step down, activists said.
Congo Calm After Court Upholds Tshisekedi’s Election Win
Congo’s capital was calm Sunday with residents attending church after Constitutional Court confirmed the presidential election victory of Felix Tshisekedi.
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim Calls on Sudan to Stop Protest Crackdown
Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim calls on president al-Bashir to stop deadly crackdown of 30 year rule protest going on for over a month now.
Zimbabwe and Congo Now World’s Top Human Rights Concerns
The human rights issues of 2018 have spilled over into current events, particularly DRC and Zimbabwe, which had troubled elections in 2018 — stood out.
Sudanese-American Politician Who Organized Protests Goes Missing
Sudanese-American politician, Rudwan Dawod who organized protests in Sudan goes missing Friday, two days after disappearing on streets of capital, Khartoum.
Crisis as Congo Court Declares Tshisekedi Elected President
Congo’s Court early Sunday declared election of Felix Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud.
Hundreds Detained After Protests As UN Slams Zimbabwe Crackdown
Hundreds arrested during the anti protests in Zimbabwe as the United Nations urged an end to a brutal security crackdown and an internet blackout.