Weak institutions to battle plague of Malawi corruption pose serious threat to good governance
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.)
Congolese Protest Against Third Term For President
Furious Congolese protest President’s plan to stay in power after term ends with new constitution
Meet the Woman Leading a Nigerian Cyber Revolution
Funke Opeke is a Nigerian cyber guru seeking to expand web access in Africa’s biggest country
Surprisingly Revolutionary Role of Zimbabwe’s Social Media
Amid poor performance of local newspapers, Zimbabwe’s social media is taking a transformative role
Boycotts Dog Morocco Local Election Contest
Persistent public concern over fairness of polls has cast pall over planned Morocco local election
Fresh Challenges For Embattled Gambian Journalists
New generation of Gambian journalists find government action does not match words on free press
South African Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
An independent election commission is best hope for solidifying South African democracy into future
The First Mogadishu Book Festival in Two Decades
Local artists jump at chance to display their work in Somalia during the Mogadishu book festival
The Importance of the Tanzania Election to Global Democracy
Countries big and small will be closely watching Tanzania election for positive signals on voting
Arresting the Sudanese Dictator in New York
Many are hoping the genocidal Sudanese dictator Bashir will be arrested if he comes to New York