Security services to complicate the Zimbabwe succession competition following Mugabe passing
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 Africa Crisis After President Zuma Reshuffles Cabinet
Financial markets in turmoil as investors flee a South Africa crisis of flailing President Zuma
Repressed Ethiopian Media Seek International Support
Dictatorship is working overtime to muzzle Ethiopian media and the world has yet to take notice
Stories From the Congo Brazzaville Corruption Epidemic
Visitors to beautiful nation are given lessons in impenetrable jungle of Brazzaville corruption
African Bribe Culture Holding Back Good Governance
Transparency International warns that the common African bribe for small services harms potential
African Police Corruption is a Danger to Democracy
Locals view African police corruption as most entrenched according to Transparency International
In Court, Rapper Calls For End to Angolan Dictatorship
Rapper and democracy activist Luaty Beirão continues battle against Angolan dictatorship in court
Marking a Year of Progress For Democracy in Africa
With some big successes and notable failures, democracy in Africa still has much work to be done
How Tanzanian Media Covered the General Election
Newspapers largely followed the ruling party as Tanzanian media failed to offer unbiased coverage
Women Testify of Torture at Trial of Chadian Dictator Habré
From 1982 until ousting in 1990, dictator Habré terrorized the people of Chad and now stands trial