South Sudan will pay $3.7 million to Gainful Solutions, a U.S.-based lobbying firm managed by Michael Ranneberger, former U.S. ambassador to Kenya.
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.)
16 Countries Are Most ‘Egregious’ Violators of Religious Freedom
An independent U.S. watchdog named 16 nations “countries of particular concern” for engaging in “systematic, egregious violations” of religious freedom.
Sudan’s Military Rulers to Protesters: No More ‘Chaos’
Sudan’s ruling military council on Tuesday warned protesters against any further “chaos” as organizers call for mass rallies later this week.
South Sudan Mourns Veteran Journalist Alfred Taban
South Sudanese are paying tribute to veteran journalist and politician Alfred Taban, who passed away over the weekend in Kampala, Uganda.
Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Imprisoned
Ugandan opposition lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as the singer Bobi Wine, was arrested Monday and charged with unlawful assembly.
Sudan Protest Artists Paint 3-Kilometer Banner Against Oppression
As talks between Sudan’s protesters and the military make slow progress on the issue of civilian rule, one group is creating a colorful push to the process.
Jailed Mozambican Journalists Get Bail after 3 Months
Jailed Mozamican journalists Amade Abubacar and Germano Daniel Adriano released on bail, three months after their arrest on groundless accusations.
Sudan Military and Opposition Agree to Joint Council
Sudan’s military rulers, opposition agreed in principle Saturday to the formation of a joint body to lead a transition from 30 years of autocratic rule.
Algerian Protest Leader: Let Ex-Minister Manage Transition
Algerian protest leader: let ex-minister who is respected by protesters and Islamist manage transition as they needs six months to prepare free elections.
In Eritrea, Jailed Journalists Continue to Languish
On February 19, 2009, Yirgalem, a poet and journalist and her colleagues were ordered to an impromptu meeting that led to arrest of about 30 Journalists.