Unfortunately, there is not much to celebrate on the 26th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence
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.)
Deutsche Welle Journalist Niragira Released by DR Congo
Deutsche Welle Burundian correspondent Antedisteste Niragira has been released
Lessons From the Lesotho Snap General Election Homestretch
The implications of the Lesotho snap general election are hard to exaggerate. They are the clearest example of the need for the regional body SADC to act to fix the political impasse.
Zuma’s Latest Contempt for South Africa Democracy Could Be Costly
Accountability in the exercise of executive authority is sacrosanct in a constitutional democracy
Gambia’s Exiled President Accused of Massive Public Theft
Gambia used a court order to seize assets belonging to exiled former President Yahya Jammeh
Why Malawi Will Implement 50-Plus-One Election System
Malawi has softened up on its earlier position regarding implementation of the proposed electoral reforms
How African Nepotism Compares to European Norms
How did it happen that the such a good proportion of leaders of Europe have no biological children?
Somaliland’s Struggles For Recognition and Democracy
Somaliland’s presidential elections are scheduled for later this year in which nation will get a new president
The Impotence of the Rwandan Political Opposition
The only conviction a Rwandan politician has is that his or her ethnic group should be in power
Germany Demands Release of Detained Congo Journalist
Reporter Antediteste Niragira was arrested by the Congolese intelligence service on Wednesday