Ethiopia’s Somali region released about 1,500 people from prison, the latest step to ease long-running tensions
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.)
Africa waves some leaders goodbye, but is democracy near?
A review of developments in 2017 shows that it was a fruitful year for those advocating change
Tanzania civil society decries violations of democratic rights
More than a hundred Tanzanian civil society groups raised their voices against violations of human and democratic rights
Malian Activist Artist Channels Popular Anger Into Politics
Popular artist Ras Bath paints a picture of how he says Mali’s ruling class holds on to power and perks
Behind massive Ethiopian protests is a cry for democracy
The ruling coalition declared a six-month state of emergency to contain mass anti-government protests
Prepping African Union Assistance for Landmark Zimbabwe Elections
African Union will provide financial and technical assistance to Zimbabwe to help ensure credible elections
Nigerian Courts Prepare for Biggest African Election of 2019
In Nigeria, appeals arising from governorship and presidential elections terminate at the Supreme Court
Malawi Parliament to Financially Penalize Absentee MPs
Parliament will deduct allowances for members of Parliament who are absent from sittings without valid reasons
Zimbabwean women artists getting some deserved recognition
The intellectual, social and cultural space of African women in formerly colonised nations had been restricted
A perspective on Black History Month from Africa
Black History Month is an annual event that started in America in 1929 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson