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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.)

Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests

The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.

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

Kenyan ‘Cartooning For Peace’ To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Kenyan 'Cartooning For Peace' To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

Cartooning is an art that has been playing a major role in illustrating stories in different ways, from health to politics, and even sports.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Political Artwork

Somalia Lawmakers Meet To Choose President In Delayed Vote

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Somalia Lawmakers Meet To Choose President In Delayed Vote

Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Somalia

The Nigerian State Is The Greatest Threat To Nigerian Democracy

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

The Nigerian State Is The Greatest Threat To Nigerian Democracy

Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, but is finding hard to sustain reforms. The state is the greatest threat to its democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics

by DC Editors - May 8, 2022

Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics

Towards Ramadan’s end on April 24, Egyptian authorities freed about 40 unjustly detained, including journalists. But this changes nothing.

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

Tunisia President Unwilling To Compromise As Democracy Fears Grow

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Tunisia President Unwilling To Compromise As Democracy Fears Grow

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has rejected calls for dialogue with the opposition, a week after appointing a new election commission.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tunisia

Amending Ghana’s Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Amending Ghana's Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

Although its democracy is strong, consensus on reform between political players could win the trust of Ghana’s dissatisfied population.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

Although pinned on France, evidence led to the mysterious mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group in violations in Mali in recent weeks.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Mali, Russia, Worldwide Corruption

Safety Concerns For Political Aspirants In Kenya

by DC Editors - April 15, 2022

Safety Concerns For Political Aspirants In Kenya

Kenyan elections are often marred by violence. There safety concerns for political aspirants ahead of the August 9, 2022, general elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

New Program For Covering Local Democracy In Tunisia

by DC Editors - April 14, 2022

New Program For Covering Local Democracy In Tunisia

IFES’s Mourasiloun aims to promote democracy in Tunisia. It identified 24 Mourasiloun from citizen and professional media outlets.

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

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