The “eritrean irony” is that after a costly freedom war, it instead sank into tyranny and its youth now prefer death at sea than freedoms curtailed at home.
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.)
Decriminalise South African Sex Work, Protect Women, End HIV Pandemic
Perhaps it’s time to decriminalise South African sex work as anti-prostitution laws are compromising safety of women and efforts to end HIV in South Africa.
Media Public Confidence and Democratic Governance in Africa
Erosion in public confidence in the media could embolden African leaders with autocratic tendencies, says Jeff Conroy-Krutz.
Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes
Zimbabwe’s political class continues to enjoy privileges at the same time its civil military complex demonstrates it insensitivity to the sufferings of the masses.
Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea Celebrates 40 Years in Power, a Setback for African Democracy
Celebration of 40 years of Obiang Nguema rule in Equatorial Guinea is a setback for African democracy as it glorifies one-man rule and State capture.
Clientelism and Political Violence In Africa: Urgency Of Term Limits
Beyond surface level dictatorship and repression, clientelism is a major reason why African States are unstable. Term limits are an urgency in this context.
Tulsi Gabbard: Equality and America’s Search for a Female President
Tulsi Gabbard’s run for Presidency is inscribed in America’s search for a female president underpinned by openness to gender equality.
Widespread Arrests Designed to Blunt Backlash Over Mauritania Election
Mauritanian authorities detained for a week without charge at least three pro-opposition public figures apparently as part of efforts to smother dissent .
Deadly Crackdown in Nigeria on Shia Protest
Nigerian police fired apparently unlawfully on a peaceful protest by the Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria in the capital, Abuja, on July 22, 2019.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Formally Declares Presidential Bid
Ugandan opposition Bobi Wine formally launched his presidential bid for the 2021 election, calling the country’s longtime leader a dictator.