Africa’s population giant desperately needs free and fair elections to begin exit from decades of instability as UN helps with election preparations in Congo
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.)
Peaceful Western Sahara Protesters Abused
Forgotten conflict simmers under surface of Morocco tensions as Western Sahara protesters abused
VIDEO: Mandela Remembered as Champion of Democracy
Nelson Mandela remembered, led South Africa to democracy and retired as President after one term
VIDEO: Kenya Journalists Protest Against New Law
Kenya has passed new curbs on freedom of speech that have ignited protests by journalist community
Performance Artist Takes on Colonialism in Africa
Impact of colonialism in Africa remain largely uncovered and ignored despite lasting impact as reflect in artist’s new provocative performance installation
Libya Holds Local Votes in Test for Turbulent Country
Libya holds local vote for municipal elections to test leading parties amid increasing turbulence
Nigeria Ruling Party in Election Losses
Nigeria Ruling Party’s Goodluck faces more trouble after election losses raise opposition hopes
Angola March Hints at Simmering Discontent
Oil dictatorship is facing renewed Angola march, protests and opposition as police use force
President Vetoes Draconian Kenya Media Law
Worrisome draconian Kenya media law is vetoed by Kenya’s President in welcome sign for speech
Defensive Nigeria Ruling Party Ahead of Vote
Coming elections will be watershed moment for Africa’s largest country with defensive Nigeria Ruling Party challenged