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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.)
PM Fights to Prevent Tunisia Government Collapse
Political infighting might not prevent Tunisia government collapse ans dissolution of National
Western Sahara Tribe Struggles For Elusive Peace
Amazigh Western Sahara tribe struggles for identity and future in contested territory of Africa
Elections See Many Mali Presidential Challengers
Mali Presidential challengers have seen destabilizing political chaos but hopes are high for once democratic country
Opposition Candidate Arrested in Zimbabwe
Rising tensions and police brutality are cause for concern as another arrested in Zimbabwe
More Violence Heading Into Mali Elections
Embattled nation strives to reclaim its democratic credentials after coup and amid violence but heading Into Mali elections that seek some stability
Murder of a Gay Activist and Cameroon Dictatorship
Under dictatorship nation has become cesspool of extremely violent strain of homophobia that plague any gay activist and Cameroon
Child Slavery Alive and Well in Gabon Dictatorship
Thousands of youths in brutal system shows child slavery alive in dictatorship of Gabon in Africa
Sending e-Books and Tablets to Africa’s Children
Tablets to Africa: More children and schools to receive e-Books and e-Readers in non-profit’s heroic push to expand reading access across the digital divide
Massive Protests Rock Ethiopia Dictatorship
Opposition stages biggest demonstrations against dictatorship in recent memory as protests rock Ethiopia capital