On Kenyan social media, voters saw plenty of attack ads against opposition candidate Raila Odinga
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.)
Cambridge Analytica Was Active in Multiple African Elections
Long before its controversial roles in the UK and the US, Cambridge Analytica influenced elections in Africa
African Women Need Voice in Politics to Achieve Equality
Gender equality in Africa can be achieved only if women and girls — especially those in rural areas — have a voice
How a president dodged bribery charges in South Africa
A timeline of major events in the corruption charges against disgraced South African former president Jacob Zuma
Cameroon Media Defies Government Ban on Political Debate
Private media outlets in Cameroon are defying a ban on political programs imposed by the country’s government
Should Zimbabwe’s ex-dictator be allowed to form a new party?
In multiparty democracies, a single party should not set the agenda. Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF want us to believe it should. No doubt then, that the announcement of the formation of the NPF by the remnants of Generation 40 has rattled their plans.
Is South Africa’s Democracy Still a Model for Africa?
Anti-Zuma protests that climaxed in a peaceful recall of our president shows a country maturing in its democracy
New official title for Burundi dictator: The ‘eternal supreme guide’
Ruling party bestowed title of “eternal supreme guide” on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official confirmed
Cameroon Women Arrested at Protest Seeking Peace Talks
100 women arrested trying to ask President to negotiate a peaceful political transition and solve the separatist crisis
Reports of Fresh Arrests at Ethiopian Anti-Government Protests
Ethiopia’s defense minister announced the arrests of the “main instigators” linked to anti-government protests