Lack of infrastructure is limiting Somalia’s economy but mobile phones are prevalent
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.)
Benghazi Incident Increases Calls For Better Funded Diplomacy
Murder of diplomat, staff in Benghazi raised serious questions about better funded diplomacy
Zimbabwe Opposition Supporters Free From Dictatorship
Mugabe dictatorship has yet to relinquish power or set Zimbabwe opposition supporters free
Struggle to Secure Tunisia Gains From Arab Spring
Nation continues to fight to secure Tunisia gains despite crisis left over from dictatorship felled by Arab Spring
Zuma Prepares to Lead Troubled South Africa
National election landslide gives Zuma space to lead troubled South Africa on economic reforms
Somalia: A Nation That Refused Being Swallowed By Jihadists
When crisis and disaster struck Somalia, radicals mastered exploitation of the people’s hopelessness.These vacuums cultivate Somalian destructive forces
South Africa’s Zuma Wins Big Election Landslide
Likely to remain South Africa leader despite widespread disenchantment, Zuma wins big election landslide: South Africa is likely to see economic struggles as Zuma leadership certain
Election to Challenge South African ANC’s Zuma
South Africa continues to see widespread dissent as country’s economy struggles: South African ANC’s Zuma is seeing new challenges to his party support
Kenya Graffiti Artist Fights for Democracy, Against Corruption
Kenya graffiti artists fights corruption through his art, driving voters to the ballot booth: Kenya’s cultural diversity remains great strength for country
Morocco Political Turmoil Testing Stagnant Dictatorship
Morocco political turmoil as Arab Spring pressures build: Morocco’s “king” remains ruler of country frozen without economic prospects, Morocco continues to see political instability in Arab Spring pressures