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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.)
Ethiopian Protest Athlete Reunited With Family
Ethiopian protest athlete Feyisa Lilesa risked his life to speak out during the Olympics
Understanding Cameroon’s Anglophone Protests
Tensions continue in Cameroon as the strike in English-speaking regions nears its third month
A Corrupt Somaliland-UAE Deal Exposed by Opposition
Payments to top politicians were used to secure a UAE military base in controversial Somaliland-UAE deal
Key Somali Vote Raises Hopes For Stable Future
The election of Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo as Somalia’s president has inspired optimism for Somalia.
The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part One)
Over the last four months, the English speaking Regions of the North West and South West in the West African State that styles itself as the Republic of Cameroon have been the grounds of protracted protests.
The Problems With the Long Awaited Somali Presidential Vote
Election observers in Somalia say corruption is running rampant ahead of Wednesday’s presidential election
The Story of a Ugandan Daily Show Writer
A close up look at the ‘hungry, ambitious and funny’ comedy of Ugandan Daily Show writer Joseph Opio
Regional Support For Vote Sparks Talk of a Gambia Model
Despite success, some question the wisdom of ECOWAS intervening on behalf of the people of the Gambia.
Gambian President Jammeh Steps Down Month After Election
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh agreed to step down, heeding international calls to recognize an election loss