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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.)
Zimbabwe Radios Are Banned As Elections Draw Near
In a preemptive strike against free elections, Zimbabwe radios are banned including all shortwaves
Ethiopia Dictatorship Keeps Pressure on Civil Society
Ethiopia dictatorship keeps political repression as the norm with mild economic stability
Offer of Somalia Pirates Amnesty as Shabaab Retreat
President seeks peace with Somalia pirates amnesty for significant power that govern part of coast
Kenya Elections Are Crucial as Activists Call for Peace
In fast changing society, Kenya elections are crucial to deal with vast challenges and inequities
Dictatorship Medically Amputates Sudan Thief’s Limbs
Gruesome punishment as Sudan dictatorship amputates Sudan thief’s limbs in violent ceremony
Kenya’s First Presidential Debate Challenges Candidates
Hugely important elections comes and changes taking place with Kenya’s first Presidential debate
Guinea Opposition to Conde Pledges Vote Boycott
Fragile election process is almost completely broken without Guinea opposition to Conde
Protest Seeks Deeper Morocco Political Reform From King
Protesters gathered to mark anniversary of Arab Spring protest for deeper Morocco political reform
Guinea Protesters Call For Fair Election in New Democracy
Nation could join democracies across West Africa into larger bloc as Guinea Protesters Call For Fair Election