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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.)
DRC Election Delay is a Dangerous Gamble
Growing protest movement is furious as DRC election delay hints at transition to full dictatorship
Somaliland’s Presidential Election: Narcissism vs. Charisma
It’s a moral obligation for the world to support the overdue democratic change in Somaliland. Somalilanders want to see true change, not replacement of one man into a more corrupted
What to Expect in Moroccan Parliamentary Election
Opposition groups hope to gain during the crucial Moroccan Parliamentary election but rules unfair
Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue Over Racist Views
Student group set on removing Gandhi statue has ignited debate on icon’s statements about African people
Campaign Seeks Release of Imprisoned Eritrean Journalist Tsehaye
15 years of prison for Eritrean journalist Seyoum Tsehaye could come to an end if campaign is successful
Mischievous Election Reforms Threaten West African Democracies
The region’s leaders are putting the future of West African democracies at peril with creeping manipulation
At Least 100 Killed Congo Riots Against Kabila Regime
The future of African giant Congo on balance with the opposition set firmly against Kabila regime
Congo Pro-Democracy Protests Turn Deadly
Government violence rages as Democratic Republic of Congo pro-democracy protests refuse to back down
Ethiopian Olympics Protest Was Planned From Start
Feyisa Lelisa’s Ethiopian Olympics protest has ignited passion behind cause of his native Oromia region