The Ethiopian government has released Eskinder Nega and several prominent opposition figures from prison
Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Embattled South African President Zuma Resigns
Jacob Zuma resigned “with immediate effect” late Wednesday heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress
Zuma’s fall is tied to failed black economic emancipation in South Africa
There is an argument going around among pro-Zuma supporters that Zuma’s corruption is nothing compared to the injustices committed by the whites during the apartheid and therefore that it is hypocritical that many focus on his mistakes.
Is Black Panther Movie’s Success Tied to Civil Rights Era?
Modern history is filled with heroes of color, real and imagined, who helped clear the movie’s path to silver screen
Kenyan Lawyers Display Yellow Ribbons in Post-Vote Protest
Kenyan lawyers are donning yellow ribbons on their arms to protest what they say are violations of the rule of law
Local Media: South Africa’s Jacob Zuma out within 48 hours
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma’s ANC party has resolved to “recall” him as head of state, local media reported
On the Nigerian extradition of Cameroon’s separatist leaders
The chance for peace and dialogue might have been missed. A civil war, for some, and a war between two countries for others, is more likely than not underway in the Cameroons.
Questioning plans for DR Congo electronic voting scheme
DR Congo elections on December 23 that are expected to pave the way to the first peaceful transfer of power
Doctors brave Algerian protest ban and march in capital
Some 1,000 striking trainee doctors marched in Algeria’s capital to demand the scrapping of compulsory public service
Dictator since 1982, Cameroon’s Biya turns 85 as crisis rages
President Paul Biya of Cameroon celebrates his 85th birthday on Tuesday after 35 years at the helm of a country