Police in eastern Senegal have made two dozen arrests and seized knives after clashes in the run-up to presidential elections left at least two dead.
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.)
Video Shows Extreme Government Violence Against Sudan Protesters
HRW released a video on February 11, 2019, that shows government forces’ extreme violence and shocking abuses against protesters.
DR Congo Election Loser Calls for Rematch
In a letter to the AU summit in Addis Ababa, Martin Fayulu restated his allegation and suggested “holding the elections again within six months”.
New Ethiopian Civil Society Proclamation Advances Essential Freedoms
This law is the first major legislative reform measure that PM Abiy Ahmed has taken toward ensuring an open operating environment for civil society.
As Rwanda’s Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union
As Rwanda’s Kagame steps down, the baton is passes to Egypt’s el-Sissi, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding powers of body.
6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official
6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.
Stalled Fertility Declines Linked to Women’s Education in Africa
Stalled fertility declines linked to disruptions in women’s education in Africa according to study by journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences.
Sudan’s Doctors Union Says 57 Killed in Recent Protests
Sudan’s doctors says the government crackdown on protests has left at least 57 dead, including three who died of torture, since they began in mid-December.
Son of Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator Wins Back His $100-million Superyacht
Son and V.P. of president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang, kept a US$100-million superyacht in Netherlands and 25 exotic cars in Switzerland.
Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed
Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.