Polarization is tearing democracies around the world from Brazil, India, and Kenya, to Poland, Turkey, and US. Article looks at how to counter this dynamic.
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.)
Nigerians Attack South African Businesses in Retaliation
South African businesses in Nigeria are being targeted with violence in retaliation for xenophobic attacks carried against Africans working in South Africa.
Ramaphosa condemns Xenophobic attacks, police arrest 90
President Ramaphosa condemned Xenophobic attacks and widespread looting and arson on foreign-owned businesses across Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria.
What are the odds that Tunisia’s election would reshape the political system?
Presidential candidates Selma Elloumi Rekik and Abir Moussi want to fight against creeping fundamentalism that has threatened Tunisian women’s freedoms.
Why post-Mugabe Zimbabwe ‘remains mired in misery’
Zimbabwe’s misery is largely the product of State repression. Its security agencies have been involved in incidents that have targeted the opposition.
UN Official Calls Zimbabwe Crackdown on Activists ‘Intolerable’
Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Bishow Parajuli, says the current crackdown targeting opposition demonstrators and activists is “intolerable.
Chief Ndiweni, the Jailed Fierce Mnangagwa Critic, Granted $500 Bail
Zimbabwean chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni, who was serving an 18-month jail-term at Khami Prison, has been released by the High Court on $500 bail.
Xenophobia in South Africa: Attacks on Foreign Truck Drivers Persists
South Africa should take urgent measures to prevent attacks on foreign truck drivers in the recent spate of xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch.
Democratic transition in Sudan: daunting challenges ahead, article
An interesting article in Democracy Digest looks at the challenges to democratic transition in Sudan post-coup in April 2019 and the transition debacle.
Zimbabwe Police Arrest 10 Union Officials As Clampdown Deepens
Zimbabwe police arrested 10 union officials on Friday as they tried to petition the finance minister over low pay for teachers.