Vote counting has begun in Senegal after a peaceful day of voting in Sunday’s presidential election. CENA says results will be out Monday or Tuesday.
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.)
Street Unrest Breaks Down Taboo in Algeria: Talk Is of Politics at Last
Until last week the number one topic that Algerian engineer Mohamed Aissiou and his mates would discuss over coffee was soccer.
Ensure Justice in Death of Kenyan Activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng
Ensure Justice in death of Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng whose body her relatives had at the Nairobi City mortuary earlier this month.
Nigeria’s Buhari Wins Second Term as President
More than 260 people have been killed since the start of the election campaign in October. The toll so far is lower than in earlier elections.
New Sudan PM Sworn in as Protesters Rally Against Emergency
Sudan’s Bashir swore in new PM Sunday as demonstrators called on the veteran leader to resign after he imposed a state of emergency across the country.
Nigerians Await 2019 Presidential Election Results
Nigerians waited for election results Sunday as vote counting continued from the nation’s hotly-contested presidential poll.
New Tunisian Emergency Powers Bill Threatens Public Rights
Tunisia should abandon or substantially revise a bill that would give the government sweeping powers to restrict rights during declared states of emergency.
Sudan Opposition Vows to Press on Against Bashir, Despite ‘Emergency’
Sudan opposition vows to press on against President Omar al-Bashir, despite declaring “state of emergency” in a Friday night speech.
Morocco’s Arab Spring Anniversary Brings Reflection and Beatings
Moroccan Arab Spring anniversary marks eight years after the spirit of activism was born in this North African kingdom with several demonstrations.
Somaliland Must Free Poet Detained for Political Poem on Justice Reform
Somaliland authorities should immediately and unconditionally release from arbitrary detention Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan, a poet known as “Abdirahman Abees.