Strong democratic history tested by close Ghana presidential election loss for opposition: Ghana must navigate waters of crisis for African democracy
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.)
Ghana Opposition to Contest Election in Court
Democracy tested by close vote as Ghana opposition to contest election in national court system
Ghana Opposition Not Ready to Concede Defeat
Close race in democracy star has Ghana opposition not ready to concede with legal action
Congo Draws Back from Abyss but War Continues
American people live in dark but cloud is cast upon the Democratic Republic of Congo – The mineral rich region of DRC has been invaded again
Protests Against Sudan Dictatorship Continue to Grow
Khartoum protests against Sudan dictatorship continue call for “revolution” against violent and genocidal regime – Sudan dictatorship in new crisis of student led protest movement
Six Injured in Sudan University Student Protest
Instability continues as Sudan University student protests continue to press for rights – Dictatorship continues its multiple wars with instability at home
Hundreds of University Protesters Denounce Sudan Dictatorship
Protesters denounce Sudan dictatorship after four found dead in apparent regime repression – Khartoum protests started off seeking reasonable tuition fees
Crisis as Four Sudan University Protesters Found Dead
Sudan university protesters found dead brutally murdered as dictatorship continues collapse – Sudan in multiple open wars, coups, rebellions, other crisis
Successful Democracy in Ghana Tested by Close Vote
Ghana is arguably most democratic country in Africa with a history of good elections – Democracy in Ghana tested but enjoys democracy peace dividend still
South Africa President Zuma Remains Party Leader
Zuma remains party leader despite fighting multiple controversies as South Africa economy struggles – Zuma scandals and weak government have hurt ruling party’s dominance