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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.)
Congo Presidential Hopeful Rejects Any Deal With Kabila
Tshisekedi dismissed speculation he might accept the post of prime minister, something Kabila has offered
Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight
As Zimbabwe celebrates its Independence Day this Wednesday, the annual holiday will come with an added layer of meaning. This marks 38 years since the achievement of hard-fought nationhood.
VIDEO: Was Leadership Key to South Africa’s Velvet Revolution?
A researcher sees deeper trends behind the end of apartheid and the transition to democracy in South Africa.
Somaliland poet jailed for Somalia reunification poetry
A court in the self-declared republic of Somaliland has sentenced a young poet to three years in jail
60 years of conflict and failed peacebuilding in Central African Republic
It is an open secret that France is still the colonial master of its former colonies. It has never wished for its former colonies to be independent as it totally relies on their resources to remain relevant.
Forum discussion on seeking democratic solutions for Somalia
Distinguished speakers held a fascinating discussion on the state of politics in Somalia and a review of challenges ahead
Ethiopia dissidents hopeful but wary over new PM
They’ve been prosecuted, but Ethiopia’s dissidents say they feel quietly hopeful after PM extended an olive branch to the opposition.
South Korea embroiled in DR Congo voting machine controversy
South Korea’s government has officially distanced itself from a firm providing electronic voting machines to the Congo
A Look at Recently Felled African Liberation Movement Leaders
The leaders of two key African countries resigned their posts within 24 hours of each other in mid-February