Popular Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara disappeared without any trace over a year ago
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.)
Zuma No Confidence Vote Fails in South Africa
For the opposition, another failed South African President Jacob Zuma no confidence vote
Why Prophetic Election Predictions Are Too Big in Africa
Many fortune tellers make big money with election predictions based on religious beliefs in Africa
How the Ugandan Elections Were Rigged
There is little doubt the Ugandan elections were stolen from Kizza Besigye, here is how
Celebrating Dictator Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday
At Robert Mugabe’s 92nd birthday bash, guests dine on luxury while nation suffers another famine
Can the Fragmented Zimbabwe Opposition Survive?
The ruling party has based its success on the permanently fragmented Zimbabwe opposition
Kenyan Sex Strike Encouraging Husbands to Vote
Inventive MP wants to boost registration and is organizing a Kenyan sex strike for that purpose
The Tough Work of Burundi Political Cartoonists
Making light of a difficult situation is the daily work of embattled Burundi political cartoonists
30 Year Reign of Uganda’s Museveni to Continue
Fraudulent election and statements from Uganda’s Museveni will ensure continuation of dictatorship
Burundi Violence Highlights Africa’s Struggle with Democracy
The continent has been struggling with increased election violence over the past years as numerous leaders have attempted to change their constitutions to allow them to either extend their term directly or to allow them to run for another term