Government uses little restraint in repressing Ethiopian protesters as businesses with ties to state burned
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.)
Honoring Leader of the 1956 Women’s March in South Africa
South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
Gabon Voters Know Better Than to Trust Election Results
Victory for ruling Bongo family who have ruled for five decades not credible as Gabon voters protest results
Unrest After Gabon Vote Cements Continued Bongo Regime
Protests across country met with violence after Bongo regime still to hold power after half century
Getting Gambian Youth Engaged in Politics is Critically Important
Path to engaging diverse Gambian youth in democratic process is paved with many opportunities
Popularity of Social Media is Force For Zimbabwe Democracy
Zimbabwe democracy movement is based on revolution in connectivity thanks to rise of social media
Local Protests Growing Into Ethiopian Youth Political Movement
Violence won’t stop protests led by explosion of Ethiopian youth population and popular discontent
African Social Media Crackdown Threatens Hard Won Freedoms
In worsening threat to journalism, African social media outlets are under threat from overzealous governments
Investigation of Missing Zimbabwe Democracy Activist Needed
18 months have passed since famed Zimbabwe democracy activist Itai Dzamara went missing mysteriously
Ghana General Elections Can Cement Democracy in the Region
Preparations for December’s Ghana general elections are necessary to ensure that democracy stays strong