Egypt Convicts Democracy Charities: Freedom House among democracy charities targeted in dangerous Egypt convictions
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.)
Feminist Activist Fights Bigotry in Dynamic Tunisia
Tunisia’s famous feminist activist fights bigotry in fast changing Tunisia
Google Exec Joins eBay Head’s Sub-Saharan Charity
Leading inventors and thinkers are using their expertise to invest in Sub-Saharan Charity in new high-tech wave of help for world’s poorest
Tunisia Professor’s Trial Brings Free Speech Worries
Freedom of speech at question in charges brought in closely watched Tunisia professor’s trial
Rare Ethiopia Protests Call for Open Government
Thousands of marchers press for public government response to citizens in rare Ethiopia protests
Is Somalia Stability in Threat from Isolated North?
Independence drive of distant northern Somalia brings questions of timing for Somalia Stability
Women Could be in Danger from Libya Constitution
Draft apparently contains few safeguards for women citizens is in danger from Libya Constitution
Are New Elections in Zimbabwe a Miracle?
New elections in Zimbabwe hold much promise if held fairly, yet concerns linger of deep fraud
Nigeria Citizens Participating in New Vote Drive
Nigeria Citizens Participating: Africa’s giant Nigeria faces crucial upcoming elections testing uneasy peace
Mozambique Voter Registration Facing Hurdles
Stability of Africa’s Mozambique voter registration tested by rickety election system preparedness