Regionalism and Tribal Politics Have Shaped the Post-Gaddafi Political Landscape Despite Federalism Increase in Post-war Libya
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.)
Coup Leaders in Guinea-Bissau Begin to Form Government
Weak Democratic Traditions in Poor Nation Seriously Jeapordized as Coup Leaders in Guinea-Bissau Overthrows Civilian Government
Pro-Democracy Protests Planned in Tiny Swaziland
Eccentric Dictatorship Warns Protests for Democracy Planned in Tiny Swaziland Ahead of March
Death of President Leads to Democratic Transition in Malawi
Democratic Transition in Malawi Tested as Opposition Takes Over Presidency in Impoverished African Nation
Neighboring Countries Hit Mali With Sanctions Following Coup
West Africa Protest Violent Removal of Elected Leadership in Impoverished Mali With Sanctions
African Democracy Strengthened by Senegal Elections
Sall’s Defeat of Wade’s Sitting Government Presages New Democratic Era in West Africa and Sees African Democracy Strengthened by Senegal Elections
Wade Admits Defeat in Senegal Elections, Sall Victorious
Honorable Admission as Wade Admits Defeat in Senegal Signals New Era in West Africa
Mali Military Coup Condemned as Democracy Overthrown
Instability in Saharan Desert and Mali Military Coup is Causing Mass Displacement and Conflict
Trouble in Zambia as Nascent Democracy Bans Old Party
Old Party MMD Dissolved by Newly Elected Long-Time Opposition Showing Zambia as Nascent Democracy
Opposition Parties Join Forces to Face Wade
Major opposition to join forces to face Wade in critical elections for Senegal President