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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.)

Libyan Sides Agree to Hold Constitutional Referendum This Year

By DC Editors - January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Libyan Sides Agree to Hold Constitutional Referendum

A fresh round of talks will be held in Egypt next month in which the “road map for the referendum and elections” will be decided.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Libya

Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions Spiked Before Election

By DC Editors - January 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions

Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Technology Dissidents, Uganda

10 Years On, Taking Stock of Tunisian Democracy

By DC Editors - January 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

Asking Tunisians what they thought of the perilous journey their country has made toward democracy—and what their hopes are for the future.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Arab Spring, Tunisia

An Expat American in the Middle East Discusses Trump Concerns

By Steve Schneider - January 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Trump Concerns

Democracy Chronicles author Steve Schneider interviews ex-pat American Jason Meursault who shares his overseas perspective on the Capitol riot.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Republicans

Building Legitimacy: A Look Ahead at Africa’s 2021 Elections

By DC Editors - January 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

Africa’s 2021 Elections

The year 2021 is poised to be a busy political season for the African continent with more than 13 countries heading to the polls to elect new leaders.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top Opposition MDC Alliance Official

By DC Editors - January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top Opposition MDC Alliance Official

The Zimbabwean government has pursued its crackdown on the opposition. Police on Monday arrested lawyer for MDC Alliance party spokesperson.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

Africa: ‘Repression and resistance the two key trends heading into 2021’

By DC Editors - December 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Africa: ‘Repression and resistance the two key trends heading into 2021’

African states continue to record some of the fastest growth rates globally. But despite these economic strides, authoritarianism persists.

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

Arab Spring 10 years on: What went wrong?

By DC Editors - December 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Arab Spring 10 years on: What went wrong?

When the Arab Spring broke out there was much hope for reforms. However, a decade on, the hope that it would bring democracy to the Arab world looks lost.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Arab Spring, Democracy Protests, Middle East

Uganda Issues New Directives for Foreign Journalists

By DC Editors - December 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Uganda Issues New Directives for Foreign Journalists

Uganda, known to be an authoritarian state, has issued a new directive that aims to scrutinize journalists working for foreign media.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Uganda

France: Macron to Receive Al-Sisi on Heels of Repression

By DC Editors - December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

France: Macron to Receive Al-Sisi on Heels of Repression

France is set to receive President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt December 7. President Al-Sisi has a track record of undemocratic governance.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Egypt, Europe, France

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