Chadian President Idriss Deby has died on the frontline. Elected for a 6th term April 11, Deby was wounded in combat with rebels.
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.)
How The Arab Spring Has Been Misunderstood
Westerners’ interpretations of events and Arabs’ perceptions of themselves are still muddled a decade after the Arab Spring.
Berbers Mark 20 Years Since Algeria’s ‘Black Spring’ Protests
The death of a teenager in police custody in the heartland Berber minority of Algeria twenty years ago laid the base for future protests.
Menace Of Hereditary Monarchy Descends Upon Africa
In a growing number of African countries, there are attempts to perpetuate the power of long-dominant families.
The Death of a Warlord in the Central African Republic
The death of Sidiki Abbas of the 3R, one of the most violent warlords in the Central African Republic, was announced earlier this month.
Tanzania’s Last Election May Mark End Of Competitive Politics
Tanzania’s 2020 election was a watershed moment. The ruling party rigged the elections on a large scale as part of an oppressive campaign.
Somalia’s President Signs Law Extending His Tenure
As the U.S. and others threatened sanctions, Somalia’s president defiantly signed a law extending his and his government’s tenure.
Future Of Algeria’s Hirak Democracy Movement In Balance
Algeria’s pro-democracy hirak is at the crossroads with concerns it has been infiltrated by a group linked to an outlawed Islamist party.
Why The World Turns a Blind Eye To Chad’s Dictator
When a dictatorial partner in the war on terror like Chad stages another controversial election, Western democracies turn a blind eye.
Experts Sound Alarm Over Uganda ‘Brutal’ Election Crackdown
Uganda’s 2021 electoral context has seen a brutal election crackdown. Some have been arrested, others tortured in state gulags.