Joseph Kabila, the longtime DR Congo dictator pressured to quit his battle to hold onto power
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.)
Democracy For African Giant Nigeria?
Opposition win in closely watched Presidential vote is sign of progress for peace in giant Nigeria
Page Turned: Looking Deeper Into Overruling Ideologies
Why don’t we encourage ourselves and others to welcome and consider diverse points of view, partake in critical thinking, and acutely and honestly look deeper into the overruling ideologies that ruled our collective past?
Zimbabwe Activist Abducted, Hints of Post-Mugabe Rule?
Fears that harsh dictatorship to continue after Mugabe’s death after Zimbabwe activist abducted
Congolese Political Opposition Seek New Election Law
The struggle for Congolese political opposition to raise global awareness of Kabila’s vote schemes
Libyan Peace Talks Suspended as Violence Spreads
If these peace talks do take place it will be up to the two sides to come to an agreement that will be beneficial for the Libyan people and to restore a civil society where people could live peacefully in their historically troubled country.
Namibia President Awarded For Leaving Power
Hifikepunye Pohamba, Namibia President awarded the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for leaders
Democrat and the Dictator: Mugabe v. Mandela
How Robert Mugabe’s lust for power contrasts with South African democrat Nelson Mandela
Can Nigerian NGOs Save Elections With Tech?
Technology based Nigerian NGOs using modern techniques to monitor upcoming national elections
African Union Slams Sudan Repression of Opposition
After evidence showing torture in crackdown on opposition, African Union slams Sudan dictatorship