Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Odimba named Monday (Jan. 09) the country’s first female vice-president. Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
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.
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.
Towards Communist Party Congress In China, Focus On Africa
The independent nations of modern Africa have not declared themselves to be within particular helm of either East or West “spheres of influence”.
50 People Killed In Chad Democracy Protests
About 50 people were killed in violence that broke out as hundreds took to the streets to demand a quicker transition to democratic rule.
Sudan’s Democracy Groups Approve Charter Opposing Army Rule
Over 50 Sudanese pro-democracy groups have agreed on a new draft constitution, in one of the largest shows of unity from the opposition.