Impoverished people of Central African Republic peace march in thousands for conflict’s end
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.)
President Replaces Cabinet With New Female Senegal PM
President Macky Sall introduces new government with some new faces including a female Senegal PM
Does Ghana Court Vote Ruling Deepen Democracy?
Ghana court vote ruling ends battle over latest elections with opposition unhappy but committed
Surprising Tunisia Ruling Coalition Concessions in Talks
Tunisia ruling coalition concessions to opposition in critical talks has begun to offer peace hope
Aging Dictators Holding Africa Masses in Poverty
Aging dictators holding onto power for decades keep large sections of Africa from changing
Tunisia Opposition Protests Prepares for New Stage
Government inaction as Tunisia opposition protests prepare to renew demand President leave power
Sudan Journalist Receives Award for His Struggles
Faisal Mohammed Salih Sudan journalist receives award for reporting on Sudan’s genocidal dictatorship jailing many journalists and democracy dissidents
Will the Eritrea Dictatorship Reform?
Eritrea dictatorship reform to effect among world’s worst governments but reformers hold out hope
Africa Leaders Praise Zimbabwe’s Stolen Elections
Line up of Africa leaders praise Zimbabwe dictatorship and lend their credibility to stolen vote
Africa’s Elderly Rulers Slammed by Sudanese Entrpreneur
Africa’s elderly rulers are much older than the global norm with Robert Mugabe holding on at 89