The South Sudan Journalists for Human Rights project aims to help local students build an independent national media capable of documenting the birth of new nation
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.)
IBM Proposes Technology Based Growth for Ethiopia
Nation’s fast-growing youth can be better connected to the mobile and internet revolution creating technology based growth for Ethiopia claims celebrated American innovation company IBM
Nigeria Oil Corruption Feeds Distrust of Government
Desperate poverty despite economic growth amid multiple insurgencies fed by Nigeria oil corruption
Zimbabwe and Congo Mining Assets Feed Mugabe Corruption
Now legendary plunder of Zimbabwe’s wealth detailed in dictator Robert Mugabe corruption probe
Pakistan’s Malala in Nigeria Seeking Release of Women
Worldwide effort needed to free kidnapped schoolgirls says Malala in Nigeria
High Hopes in West Africa for Guinea-Bissau Vote
Troubled Guinea-Bissau votes in elections seen as key to restoring stability in West Africa
Local Vote in Libya’s Capital Reflects Widening Unease
Persistent violence continues to destabilize nationwide despite local vote in Libya’s Tripoli
Join The Twitter Campaign for Nigeria Women #BringBackOurGirls
#BringBackOurGirls is growing international campaign for Nigeria women caught in insurgent’s war
#BringBackOurGirls events planned worldwide, Twitter mobilizes
@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Can South Africa’s Opposition Dent the Ruling Party?
Persistent corruption allegations against dominant ANC Party boost South Africa’s opposition