Long-awaited legislative elections are underway in three towns in Congo after authorities postponed them because of Ebola and violence.
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.)
Rights Watchdog Blasts Cameroon as Military Rejects ‘Biased’ Report
Human Rights Watch blasts Cameroon military on killing of citizens and burning down hundreds of homes. The government says the report is grossly biased.
Algeria Army in Spotlight as Nation Faces Popular Uprising
Regime’s days seemed numbered as the country’s ruling party and top labor union joined cascading calls for the ailing 82-year-old leader to resign.
Zimbabwe Security Seizes Democracy Book Penned By Opposition
Zimbabwean state security agents have seized a consignment of a new book written by Olusegun Obasanjo and MDC deputy chairperson Tendai Biti.
UN Urges Eritrea to Clarify Fate of Dozens of Missing People
U.N. Human Rights experts calls Eritrea government to clarify the fate of dozens of disappeared people whose whereabouts have remained unknown since 2001.
Are We on the Brink of Another Arab Spring?
Are we on the brink of another Arab Spring? Some regional autocrats appear to fear so and are cracking down on even the mildest of dissent, say analysts.
Hong Kong Ex-Official Patrick Ho Jailed 3 Years for Bribery
Hong Kong’s ex-official Patrick Ho Chi Ping was jailed for three years Monday for a scheme to bribe African officials to boost a top Chinese energy company.
Journalists Protest in Khartoum Over Crackdown of Press Freedoms
Journalists protest in Khatoum over crackdown on press freedom amidst most sustained challenge to Sudan’s al-Bashir since he took power in 1989 coup.
Governments Try Fighting African Corruption With Blockchain
Cryptos should have come to Africa first, as that’s where they are needed the most. You might have heard people say this, and rightly so.
Burundi Students Jailed for Writing on President’s Photo
Authorities in Burundi has arrested seven school children who are accused of having scribbled on the president’s photo in their school books.