Dictatorship accused on arrests and disappearance of Swazi democracy dissidents in new crackdown
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.)
New Novel on Arab World’s Migrant Workers
Arab World’s migrant workers face difficult life with lack of citizenship and rights protections
Opposition Nigeria Factions Unite Ahead of Vote
Giant opposition Nigeria factions unite to back single candidate for Presidential race vs Goodluck
Boston Marathon Winner Also Wins Election in Kenya
As elections take place peacefully, one winner is Wesley Korir, as Boston Marathon winner also wins election in Kenya
Zimbabwe Appeals for Help to Fund Elections
Fairness of coming elections still in question as Zimbabwe appeals for help with election costs
Murky Talks May Jeopardize Somaliland Region’s Very Existence
People who were brutally slaughtered and their dwellings rendered ghost towns, sanely decided not to go back to those who displaced them to jeopardize Somaliland region
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Pygmy Activist in Congo Fights for his People
Violent history has left Pygmy activist in Congo without strong political unity despite dangers
Surprise as Sudan Dictatorship Releases Prisoners
In multiple conflicts and desperate poverty, Sudan dictatorship releases prisoners in olive branch
Dictatorship Says to Release Sudan Political Prisoners
Violent dictatorship to release Sudan political prisoners from opposition jailed for minor dissent