Zimbabwe’s Opposition alleges fraud and stolen vote as dictatorship of Robert Mugabe claims win
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.)
Tunisia’s Leading Feminist Activist Set for Freedom
Birthplace of Arab Spring, Tunisia is ground zero for massive changes taking place in Arab world like Tunisia’s leading feminist group Femen
Holding Crucially Important Zimbabwe Vote
Outside monitors, dictator Mugabe mean important Zimbabwe vote to opposition government possible
No Human Rights for Foreign Workers in Arab World
Foreign Workers in Arab World: The modern Arabian nation is a place where democracy and human rights are tortured and finally murdered
Forceful Evictions and Land Grabs Plague Kenya’s Masai
VIDEO: Land grabs plague Kenya’s Masai tribe forcibly evicted from homes in World Bank sponsored development
Enduring Nation to Hold Post-Violence Mali Vote
How post-violence Mali vote holds many dangers amid simmering unrest and unresolved battles
Togo’s Crucial Elections Declared Free and Fair
Monitors from African Union and ECOWAS delegations declare Togo’s crucial elections a success
Desmond Tutu Leads Fight for Gay Rights in Africa
Former anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu has made Gay Rights in Africa a personal quest equal to his quest against racism
Tunisia Public Strike After Politician’s Murder
Anger boils over onto the streets after leading secular politician assassinated launching Tunisia public strike
What Mugabe’s Dictatorship Means for Zimbabwe
Dictatorship Means for Zimbabwe: Africa’s Zimbabwe dictatorship has brought economic hardship to country