Run up to crucial Kenyan vote is again plagued with chronic hate speech and inter-ethnic tension
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.)
South African Students Are Key to Political Change
A history of political activism by South African students is again in limelight ahead of elections
Local South African Elections to Test Ruling Party Support
The historic liberation party ANC is facing unprecedented challenge to its power in local South African elections
Central African Republic Violence Destroying Healthcare System
The Central African Republic has been affected particularly hard since the rise of sectarian tensions came to a head in 2013 and violent clashes left civilians caught in the middle struggling to survive
The Broader Impact of Zimbabwean Hashtag Activism
Recent explosion in political protest arose from campaign of unusual Zimbabwean hashtag activism
African Union Program Launches First African Passports
Continental African passports aim to connect countries together and boost cooperation and free movement
Bill Gates Prescription For Political Civility
Societies overcoming intolerance and prejudice is part of the Bill Gates prescription for the world
Zimbabwean Protests Are Unlike Any That Came Before
Broad based need for change and anticipation of picking a President after Mugabe is driving Zimbabwean protests
A Hostile Environment For Algerian Media Freedom
Intimidation of journalists by authorities has been designed to limit Algerian media freedom
Malala to Visit Burundian Refugee Camp Inside Rwanda
Malala to enter the Burundian refugee camp in Rwanda if the authorities permit her visitation