New trial and case against Tunisia feminist activists tests boundaries in post-Arab Spring nation
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.)
Ethiopia and Egypt are at Loggerheads Over Dam
Ethiopia and Egypt have mired Somalia in unnecessary invasions and conflicts orchestrated by outsiders making the country unable to utilize her resources
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Still Influential
Even stricken youth of South Africa have deep reverence as Nelson Mandela still influential leader
Tunisia Feminists Sentenced to Harsh Jail Terms
Democracy activist Tunisia feminists sentenced in worrying case threatening nation’s free speech
New Movie Reveals Gay Struggle in Cameroon
Dictatorship is difficult place for LGBT community as demonstrated beautifully in new bold documentary movie about the gay struggle in Cameroon
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
“Occupy Parliament” Protests in Kenya
Pay hike for wealthy lawmakers sparks Occupy Parliament corruption protests in developing Kenya
First Senegal-born German Seeks Election
Pioneer and geoecologist Karamba Diaby seeks to become first in history Senegal-born German to be elected to national Parliament in country ditching racism
Rising Opposition Vow to Topple Sudan Dictatorship
Strength of opposition growing as country embroiled in three wars to topple Sudan dictatorship
Sudan Arab Spring Protests Sparked to March Again
Sudan Arab Spring protests sparked raise hope of movement in violently genocidal dictatorship