Growing crackdown and repression of free press means Ethiopia release of journalists unlikely
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.)
Nigeria Families Fight for Return of 234 Abducted Schoolgirls
Making noise, one way or another, is just about the only weapon in our arsenal. Politicians won’t move forward unless we show that masses of people demand them to. We worry for the 234 abducted schoolgirls in north Nigeria.
Activists See Major Shakeup in Zimbabwe Opposition
Shakeup in Zimbabwe opposition ousts longtime leader and presages renewed the push against Mugabe
New Corruption Allegations Threaten South Africa’s ANC
How latest corruption claims threaten South Africa’s ANC Party hold on power in developing giant
As Europe Looks to Africa, Remember the Journalists
Democratic government and a free press must be central as post-colonial Europe looks to Africa
ANC Party Still to Dominate Elections in South Africa
Despite economic troubles and rising corruption, South Africa’s ANC Party still to dominate
Algerians Rally Against Bouteflika Dictatorship
Algerians are increasingly frustrated by frozen and aging Bouteflika dictatorship
African Poet Sending Peaceful Message in Sahara Region
Continent-wide fame of prize-winning Nigerian poet and social critic Tade Ipadeola is result of career and work steeped in most vital questions of modern life in fast changing Africa
Ghana Opposition Head Wants to Run for President Again
Two years ahead of next Presidential vote, Ghana opposition head Nana Akufo-Addo recommits
Zimbabwe Corruption Revelations Against Mugabe Allies
The latest revelations against Mugabe allies have exposed deeply ingrained Zimbabwe corruption