Jacqueline Zwambila Zimbabwe Ambassador defects to Australia applying for refugee status in fear
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.)
Somalia Prepares for Key Puntland Elections
Region in turbulent Somalia to hold key Puntland elections in hope of building on free democracy
Largest Union Leaves South Africa’s ANC Ruling Party
Defection of major union leaves South Africa’s ANC ruling party again rocked by rising opposition
Strengthening Nigeria Opposition Has Sites on Presidency
Nation has seen mass political defection from ruling party embolden the strengthening Nigeria opposition ahead of elections
Beneath Tunisia Tumult Lies Promise of Arab Spring
Arab Spring is still alive amid Tunisia tumult where parties have largely succeeded at compromise over violence
World Democracy Rankings Show Work in Progress
Austrian democracy ranking system finds progress in Africa amid economic rise despite global risks
Changing Africa: Water, Water Everywhere But…
Africa: Water starved in key conflict zones, drought causing great need for action on continent’s infrastructure
Changing Africa: Women Leading the Way
Women have transformed economic and political life in changing Africa more than in other regions
Crisis as 100,000 Ethiopians Sent Home by Saudis
Ethiopians sent home from Saudi Arabia in massive numbers flood unprepared cities like Addis Ababa
Nigeria President Goodluck on Defense Ahead of Vote
Nigeria Goodluck on defense ahead of vote with criticism from ex-President in contentious campaign