Whistleblowers in Africa countries face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection for them.
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.)
Nigeria’s Democracy Needs More Legislative Therapy
Despite recent positive advances, such as the electoral reform act of February 2022, much still has to be done to repair Nigeria’s democracy.
Protecting Women During Elections In Malawi
An Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) study suggests that sexism, harassment, violence against women are common in African parliaments.
Aspiring For Gender Parity In Cabinets Across Africa
The demand for women in government has been heard in Africa but more needs to be done to increase gender parity in African cabinets.
Electoral Act Is Great Achievement For Nigeria’s Democracy
The EU’s elections Chief Observer has described the 2022 Electoral Act of Nigeria as a great achievement that will enhance democracy.
Webinar: Analysis On Women’s Political Participation In Africa
The webinar will discuss the situation of women in politics in Africa, as well as what it means to be a woman in politics on the continent.
Burkina Faso Junta Sees Return To Democracy Within 3 Years
Following a coup in January 2022, Burkina Faso’s military leader signed off on a three-year return to democracy on Tuesday.
Botswana’s First Comprehensive Constitutional Review Underway
President Mokgweetsi has announced the proceedings in fulfillment of the promise he made during his 2019 election campaign.
Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments
The Senate and the House of Representatives have set Wednesday, 2 March and Thursday, 3 March, to vote on the amendments.
3 In Egypt Start Hunger Strike Against Indefinite Detention
On February 10 and 11, 2022, three Egyptian activists went on hunger strike to protest their lengthy pretrial incarceration.