Kenyan opposition politician is encouraging women to withhold sex until their husband’s register to vote
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.)
West African Democracy Club Pushing Gambia Power Transfer
Representatives of ECOWAS have failed to convince Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to give up power
Some Justice for an African Dachau?
Wikileaks cables provide a peek into the American view of Equatorial Guinea’s government in recent years: of the terrible corruption, unseemly ruling family, and general embarrassment to know.
Keep an Eye on This Contentious Kenyan Election Bill
A controversial amendment to the electoral law is now before the Senate in Kenya
Yahya Jammeh and the 2016 Gambian Election Deadlock
The African story is a sad one. A billion Africans are trapped in the hands of a few mad men who have taken the continent hostage. A good example is Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia.
Sudanese Civil Disobedience Protests Spread Across Dictatorship
Low oil prices among drivers behind an economic crisis that has sparked protests across Sudan
Somalia’s Presidential Election Postponed for Third Time
Another unfortunate delay for Somalia’s Presidential Election reflects continued political stasis
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma Faces Another No-Confidence Vote
South Africa’s scandal-plagued President Jacob Zuma faces a no-confidence vote by his own party
Cyril Ramaphosa is the Man Hoping to Lead South Africa Next
Take a closer look at the ANC’s likely next leader Cyril Ramaphosa who would hold great power in South Africa
International Election Monitors Cleared to Monitor Ghana Voting
National Electoral Commission approves plan for global watchdogs to monitor Ghana voting