Of Africa’s living rulers, only Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has ruled uninterrupted for longer
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.)
Improving Zimbabwe Ballot Access is Key to Boost Vote Credibility
The election commission has said it is not bound by law to accede to the opposition’s demands on the ballot papers
Effort to Extend Current South Sudan President’s Term Condemned
Bill proposed by South Sudan’s government that would extend President Kiir’s term for three years
After Mugabe, How Free and Fair Will Zimbabwe’s Vote Be?
Government promises a free and fair vote and the military says it won’t stray from the barracks
How Endemic Kenyan Corruption Depletes State Coffers
Kenya’s government is failing to pay many of its contractors on time, as corruption drains funds
Outlining How to Fix Ghana’s Right to Information Law
International organisations want review of Right to Information Bill currently before parliament
Ethiopian Prison Officials Fired Amid Investigation of Torture Claims
Ethiopia confronts allegations of torture and other abuses of inmates as part of a wave of reforms
Nigeria’s Ruling APC Party Splits Over President Buhari
Ruling party splits after a faction declared that it no longer supports the government of Buhari
Reforming Eritrea Includes Ending Indefinite National Service System
Persistent pattern of human rights violations in Eritrea severely restricts the fundamental freedoms of its citizens through punishments
Massive March to Protest Violence Against Ugandan Women
Ugandan demonstrators in Kampala protested rising violence against women, including murder, rape and kidnapping