INEC says constitutional and legal alterations and amendments alone cannot solve the challenges of the electoral process in the country.
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.)
Tanzania Confirms Mysterious Death Of Journalist Azory Gwanda
Committee to Protect Journalists callson the Tanzanian government to provide a detailed public account of the fate of freelance journalist Azory Gwanda.
DR Congo Police Continue To Fire On And Beat Protesters
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired live ammunition, killing one person, in dispersing opposition protests on June 30, 2019.
Sudan Military Council, Opposition Reach Power-sharing Agreement
Sudan’s military council and coalition of opposition and protest groups reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections.
Nigeria’s Wavering Commitment to Freedom of Expression
The authorities have struggled to maintain a balance between regulating against extreme views and hate speech and preserving the right to free speech.
Sudanese Dodge Crackdowns Before ‘Million March’ Sunday
Sunday’s march could become a pivotal moment in Sudan’s six-month-old uprising that brought down longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
In Sudan, Repression Of Protests By Another Name
Sudanese protesters were hopeful that the ouster of former president Omar al-Bashir would signal a break from 30 years of abuses.
No Space For Political Criticism Of Rwanda
Research suggests summary executions, enforced disappearances, unlawful arrest and detention, and torture remain all too common in Rwanda.
Analysts Unsure Why General Killed Ethiopia Region President
As Ethiopia observed a national day of mourning as primer minister’s office called an attempted regional coup, but why the attack and his motives.
Is Liberal Democracy Under Threat In The Czech Republic?
On June 23, organizers estimate that more than 250,000 protesters in Prague gathered to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.