Libya’s violent revolution to topple Qaddafi left country more free but without unity to govern
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.)
Nigeria Political Poster Sparks National Controversy
Rattled by crisis, President Jonathan Goodluck denies placing Nigeria political posters: Nigeria law forbids campaigning outside of set election period
Dictatorship in New Brutally Violent Sudan Crackdown
Nation degenerates as brutally violent Sudan crackdown sparking multiple rebellions and protests
Libya Moves to End Qaddafi Era Detentions, Warrants
Violent Arab Spring uprising that deposed regime still battling legacy of fallen dictatorship as they end Qaddafi era detentions: Libya political parties struggling to unite opposing groups
CAR Rebels Represent Dangerous Instability Spike in Africa
CAR rebels fight alongside mercenaries from other recent African wars, conflict areas
Nigeria Needs a United Opposition Across All Groups
Nascent democracy fighting multiple crisis but none more than building democracy: Ruling parties in Nigeria needs a united opposition to balance their power
Central African Republic in Chaos as Rebels Near Capital
Central African Republic violence already destroyed much of progress made in poor nation
Madonna Opens 10 Schools in Impoverished Malawi
Pop singer, actress Madonna opens 10 schools after focusing her philanthropy on education in Africa’s Malawi: Malawi poverty reduction is crucial to blighted democracy
Ghana Opposition Moves Forward With Election Challenge
Ghana is arguably Africa’s strongest democracy but political crisis stems from latest elections
Kenya Election Will Test Strength of Turbulent Politics
Kenya’s past elections have seen political violence on large scale as new vote approaches: Kenya election will test strength of diverse African nation