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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.)

Africa’s Whistleblowers Pay A High Price For Their Courage

by DC Editors - March 18, 2022

Africa's Whistleblowers Pay A High Price For Their Courage

Whistleblowers in Africa countries face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection for them.

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

Nigeria’s Democracy Needs More Legislative Therapy

by DC Editors - March 15, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Protecting Women During Elections In Malawi

by DC Editors - March 11, 2022

Protecting Women During Elections In Malawi

An Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) study suggests that sexism, harassment, violence against women are common in African parliaments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Malawi, Women Voting Rights

Aspiring For Gender Parity In Cabinets Across Africa

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

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.

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

Electoral Act Is Great Achievement For Nigeria’s Democracy

by DC Editors - March 7, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Webinar: Analysis On Women’s Political Participation In Africa

by DC Editors - March 2, 2022

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.

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

Burkina Faso Junta Sees Return To Democracy Within 3 Years

by DC Editors - March 2, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa

Botswana’s First Comprehensive Constitutional Review Underway

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa

Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments 

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

3 In Egypt Start Hunger Strike Against Indefinite Detention

by DC Editors - February 26, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Egypt, Political Dissidents

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