Time to release pro-democracy activists, rapper and academic Angola urged by Amnesty International
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.)
The Importance of a New Push For African Women Politicians
Fast changing continent is in dire need of more African women politicians for new generation
Zimbabwe Instability Gives Reason For All to Worry
Chaos rising as dangerous Zimbabwe instability cause for concern for life after aging dictator
Film Reveals Drama Behind Local Kenyan Student Elections
Documentary ‘A Goat for a Vote’ follows candidates as they vie to win Kenyan student elections
Possible Burundi Vote Delay Raises Hope For Peace
Opposition and international hope for Burundi vote delay get boost from public government statement
33 Year Cameroon Dictator is Not Going Anywhere Soon
Decades of misrule by Cameroon dictator Paul Biya have left country in shambles amid African growth
The Woman Tasked With Cleaning Up Nigerian Elections
Amina Bala Zakari is first woman to ever head Nigerian elections after her commission appointment
Help Build a Memorial Honoring Danny Schechter
A memorial was held yesterday at Judson Memorial Church on the birthday of Daniel Isaac “Danny” Schechter, The News Dissector, who died from pancreatic cancer and was an American television producer, independent filmmaker, blogger, media critic, activist and supporter of Occupy Wall Street.
Burundi Vote Underway Amid Political Turbulence Spike
President Nkurunziza’s push for third term has brought chaos to Burundi vote for new Parliament
Diaspora Eritreans Protest Against Government Atrocities
European headquarters in Switzerland sees mass protest rally by angry displaced diaspora Eritreans