After signing of pro-democracy letter under Sudan Call banner, Sudanese opposition dodge arrest
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.)
Can Somaliland Transparency Avoid the Oil Resource Curse?
Secretive deals signed between Somaliland and international oil firms could have far reaching impact on the region’s future. In the wake of the most recent revelations, it is important to remember that developing natural resources requires an enduring emphasis on Somaliland transparency
Tunisia First Presidential Election is Real Arab Revolution
Tunisia’s historic revolution sparked uprisings throughout the Arab world following the Arab Spring banner. While many of those uprisings have brought little else but violence, the real Arab revolution continues to be centered in Tunisia.
Tunisia Peaceful Majority Votes in First Presidential Election
Violent Middle East politics rejected by Tunisia peaceful majority vote with real policy choices
Arabs Sprung as Tunisia’s First Presidential Vote Ever Held
Despite missing Islamist party, people target democracy in Tunisia’s first Presidential vote
African Warlord Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company Ties
Damning report reveals truth behind genocidal Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company ties in rubber trade
Design for Future African Union Parliament Announced
Creation of an African Union Parliament has lofty ambitions but like UN, leaves much to be desired
Flying Chicken Scandal Reflects Endemic Kenya Corruption
From traffic police to national politics, endemic Kenya corruption ranges from bizarre to deadly
Election System in America Viewed From Uganda
Voting in America viewed from Uganda is warning about overly personal politics without substance
Burkina Faso Revolution Sparks Black Spring Movement
President Compaore was forced to resign after attempting to change the constitution to run again in upcoming elections despite being in power for the past 27 years. This public mistake resulted in protest throughout the country in what has come to be known as the “Black Spring movement”.