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.)

New Film Explores Everyday Voices Amid Congo Conflict

June 29, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Titled, “This Is Congo”, there is a new film directed and filmed by former photojournalist Daniel McCabe

Reviewing the Players Set to Influence Zimbabwe’s elections

June 28, 2018 by Farai Chirimumimba Leave a Comment

The first round of the presidential election will be held on 30 July. If there is no presidential candidate that is able attain 50 percent plus one vote, the second round is planned for September 8.

Unified Congolese Opposition Coalition Looking More Likely

June 26, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Union could include opposition contenders in a presidential vote to choose a successor to President Joseph Kabila

Administrators’ Strike Threatens July Mali Presidential Election

June 26, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mali local government administrators are at the front line of organizing next month’s presidential election

The Best Of My African Democracy Memes

June 24, 2018 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Today I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight the struggle for democracy in Africa: Its my African Democracy Memes collection!