Stable Morocco corruption continues amid very poor public services after decades of rule by dictatorship – Morocco corruption continues unaddressed despite
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.)
Sudan University Student Protesters Found Dead
Nation continues to fall apart with multiple wars, coups and Sudan University student protesters nationwide – Sudan dictatorship continues to crumble slowly as people of Sudan suffer
Ghana Vote Cements Lead as Most Democratic in Africa
Ghana’s democracy has shown that election systems can survive in Africa
Burkina Faso President Majority Election Win
Troubled Burkina Faso is attempting to survive a regional bout of instability – Burkina Faso President majority supports running with his allied parties
Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward
Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?
Ghana Elections Could be Africa’s Most Democratic
Trail blazer Ghana continues to see competitive free and fair elections – Ghana has become Africa’s most democratic repeated through repeated elections
Peaceful and Transparent Somaliland Elections Are Good Sign
Remarkable Somaliland continues string of largely successful elections for government
Mali Collapse Brings Violent Fundamentalists to Power
North of Mali collapse completely and fallen into hands of fundamentalist rebels using cultural violence
International Criminal Court Intends to Arrest Sudan’s Bashir
International outrage to arrest Sudan’s Bashir after genocidal wars continues to increase
Ghana Election Shows Power of Strong Democracy
Democracy champion Ghana election shows power of vote stability with education reform atop agenda