Omar Bongo died in power in 2009 after 42 years of corrupt rule. His son, Ali, took over. Now impaired, Ali has appointed his son to rule Gabon de facto.
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.)
Botswana’s Former President Responds to Allegations of Corruption
A lead investigator in Botswana has accused former President Ian Khama of corruption and embezzlement. Khama responded saying he will sue for defamation
Reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021
Despite great optimism, insecurity and a fractious political space mean reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021.
Sudan: new law dismantles al-Bashir’s corrupt junta regime
Sudan’s civilian-led transition under the leadership of H.E. Abdalla Hamdok has dismantled al Bashir’s corrupt junta regime in place since 1989.
US-Sudan relations and progress of the caivilian-led transition
The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosts Sudanese Prime Minister Thursday December 5, 2019, to discuss US-Sudan relations and transition in Sudan.
Last independent media voice in Egypt facing escalating pressure
Egyptian forces targeted one of the last remaining independent news outlets Saturday, arresting and detaining a journalist in an undisclosed location.
Is there an Arab Spring 2.0 unfolding?
Renewed unrest in Arab countries does not necessarily mean a repeat of the Arab Spring of 2011, but observers are already talking about an Arab Spring 2.0.
where to now for ISIS and the forever war on terror?
Baghdadi’s end in a hideout in a corner of the broken state he helped break prompts questions of where to now for ISIS and the forever war on terror.
South-South Cooperation will not help Africa unless there is a change in leadership style on the continent
The much talked about South-South Cooperation is set to replicate neo-colonial tendencies in Africa unless there is a change of leadership on the continent.
Angola’s austerity likely to generate social unrest, civil society warns
Civil society activists in Angola are warning that economic stringency is likely to generate social unrest. Angola is known for State repression.