Pardon of Sudan rebel movements would be massive step towards peace in violent 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.)
Burkina Faso Protest Movement Seeks Democratic Change
Rampant corruption and economic mismanagement has fed Burkina Faso protest movement
Organization Seeks Grants Requests From Poverty Charities
US State Department is looking for grant submissions from poverty charities looking to work fighting inequality in world’s toughest places including Africa, Vietnam, and Burma
Call for Reinvigorated African Democracy in 21st Century
Reinvigorated African democracy is vital to making the rise of Africa become the story of the 21st century
Morocco’s Berbers Mark New Year With Celebrations
Berbers mark New Year in rural Morocco but face daunting challenges in modern world as celebrations begin with push for recognized national holiday
Kenya Tribe Battles Eviction From Homeland
Sengwer indigenous people have lived on its ancestral lands for centuries but new government plan would see their eviction without just compensation according to United Nations as Kenya tribe battles eviction
Despite Setbacks South Africa ANC Marches On
Unprecedented public discontent and opposition led to setbacks South Africa ANC is not used to
New President Has Weakened Somaliland Security
Ongoing Infiltrations Into Somaliland Culminated in The Fatal Theft of Security Data: Many experts blame an over-ambitious reorganization of vital organs of the state such as Secret Service and the Presidential Office, led by president “Silanyo”
Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years
Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years: Take a look at 100 interesting facts about Africa’s giant Nigeria as the country celebrates 100 years region formally united as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Tunisia PM Resigns in Momentous Change of Power
First democratic transfer of power from one government to next has begun as Tunisia PM resigns