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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.)

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won’t be intimidated…

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Journalism and Free Speech

Zimbabwe Opposition Warns Of Regime Election Violence

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Opposition Warns Of Regime Election Violence

The leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has warned of…repression by the ruling Zanu-PF party to ensure victory in elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power

Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Women and Democracy

Raponda Named Gabon’s First-Ever Female VP

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda named first-ever female VP

Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Odimba named Monday (Jan. 09) the country’s first female vice-president. Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Gabon, Women and Democracy

Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power

Thousands of protesters in central Tunis have marched against the seizure power by President, Kais Saied, demanding he step down.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Tunisia

Benin Holds Parliamentary Election Set To Test Democracy

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Benin Holds Parliamentary Election Set To Test Democracy

Voters in Benin went out on Sunday for legislative poll seen as a test of democracy as opposition parties are back on ballot.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, West Africa

Tanzania’s Ends 6-Year Ban On Opposition Rallies

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania’s Ends 6-Year Ban On Opposition Rallies

In an overture to political rivals, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a ban on opposition rallies imposed in 2016 by her predecessor.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tanzania

Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls

November 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Digital Satire Is Keeping Dissent Alive In Egypt

Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Egypt

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

Biya, who at 89 will notch[ed] up 40 years in power [last] Sunday, [becoming] one of the world’s longest-serving leaders thanks to iron-fisted rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

France’s arms industry has long armed authoritarian regimes like in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and is now setting sights on Europe due to the war in Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Europe, France

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