Congolese presidential candidate Moise Katumbi is facing questionable corruption charges
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.)
On Michelle Obama’s Education Campaign For Girls in Africa
Liberia, Morocco and Spain are part of Michelle Obama’s education campaign on six day trip
Missing Zimbabwe Activist Fuels Democracy Protest
Cause of missing Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara has inspired young to push for change to Mugabe regime
Assault on Zambia Free Press Ahead of Election
Arrest of journalists from independent and opposition media are an attack on Zambia free press
Congolese Dictator Bemba Receives 18 Year Prison Sentence
The conviction of one-time dictator Bemba is a step ahead for ICC prosecutions of Africa
Zimbabwe Activists Launch #5to6 Movement for Democracy
Freed from prison, activists plan #5to6 Movement of protest to pressure Mugabe regime
Somalia Wants Peace and Not Terrorism
The Somali people want peace. Somalia wants peace. I want peace. That is where the international community and the federal Government of Somalia can work together.
Dark Times For Angola’s Democracy Activists
Case of 15 of Angola’s democracy activists in prison has sent chill over freedom of expression
Torture Epidemic is Latest Sign of Burundi Discord
Lawlessness and violence mark the growing Burundi discord that threatens to tear nation apart
VIDEO: Our Exclusive Interview With Somaliland MP Jama
It was my pleasure to interview Somaliland MP Abdirahman Mohamed Jama during his recent trip to New York City to visit the Somali community here