In Africa, the holding of regular elections has in most cases failed to translate to democracy and peacebuilding. For instance since 2000 Zimbabweans have experienced five national elections.
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.)
Zimbabwe Opposition Demands Internationally Run Elections
Opposition parties in Zimbabwe say they have no confidence in the country’s electoral commission
Women and Political Participation in Africa (Part Two)
With the world population having more women than men, it should be clear that with the right political environment women should gain more public elections for government.
African Governments Increasingly Successful at Reigning in Dictators
Leaders used to getting their way are now losing to NGOs, opposition parties and ordinary citizens
Waiting For Aging African Dictators to Die is a Bad Strategy
If aging African dictators die today, history and research show that tomorrow is unlikely to be better
Moving Towards Harmonized 2018 Zimbabwe Elections
How far has the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission gone in implementing recommendations from the last elections? How is the biometric voter registration system going to work?
Cameroonian Women Push for Greater Political Participation
Civil society groups marked this year’s International Women’s Day by urging women to register to vote
How Locals Can Save Tanzania’s Democracy
The gulf between mainstream assertions about development and democracy in Tanzania and what is happening
A Tale of a Divided Zimbabwe Opposition and a Fragile Ruling Party
l suggest that a strategic alliance under one presidential candidate and vigorous campaigning in Zanu PF strongholds may bring desired results for the opposition.
How Somali Americans View President Mohamed’s Election
Why some Somali Americans are cheering for their home country’s President Mohamed’s election