Tunisians risk being prosecuted for exercising basic rights despite progress towards democracy
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.)
How South Africa’s combative Zuma might leave office
Pressure is mounting on South Africa’s scandal-tarred president, Jacob Zuma, to leave office
Repression buttresses Burundi leader’s bid to extend rule
Bid by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza could see him hold onto power for another decade or more
Equatorial Guinea dictator promises more of same in major speech
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema has reappointed his prime minister after dissolving the government last week. “Making use of the powers granted to me by law, I appoint Francisco Pascual Obama Asue as Prime Minister in charge of administrative coordination,” said a presidential decree, read on national television on Monday night. Obiang also renamed […]
Kenya government critic in court amid crackdown
A Kenyan government critic appeared in court Tuesday to face charges related to the mock the president
What’s behind repeated delays in trial for murdered Tunisia politician?
The family of slain Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Tuesday demanded the “whole truth” about his killing, five years after it sparked a political crisis as the country struggled towards democracy. Leftist Belaid, 48, was a fierce critic of Islamist party Ennahdha, which was in power when he was gunned down, and his supporters […]
Local NGOs Offer Platform to Support Nigerian Voters
Local groups are urging Nigerians to get fully involved in the political process that would determine their leaderships
United Nations and African Union detail plan for cooperation
In Ethiopia, the two organizations signed a new agreement to bolster their collaboration on range of global issues
Crisis as Independent Kenyan TV Remains Suspended
There has been continued suspension of three independent television stations in Kenya, despite a court ruling
Thousands of Togolese protest against election reforms
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Togo’s capital Lome on Saturday, against President Faure Gnassingbe