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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.)

Amending Ghana’s Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

May 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Amending Ghana's Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

Although its democracy is strong, consensus on reform between political players could win the trust of Ghana’s dissatisfied population.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

April 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

Although pinned on France, evidence led to the mysterious mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group in violations in Mali in recent weeks.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Mali, Russia, Worldwide Corruption

Safety Concerns For Political Aspirants In Kenya

April 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Safety Concerns For Political Aspirants In Kenya

Kenyan elections are often marred by violence. There safety concerns for political aspirants ahead of the August 9, 2022, general elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

New Program For Covering Local Democracy In Tunisia

April 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Program For Covering Local Democracy In Tunisia

IFES’s Mourasiloun aims to promote democracy in Tunisia. It identified 24 Mourasiloun from citizen and professional media outlets.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Tunisia

A Portrait: Isaias Afworki, The Man & The Dictator

April 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Portrait: Isaias Afworki, The Man & The Dictator

In the three decades that he has led his country, Isaias Afwerki has never faced an election. He isn’t shy in explaining why this is the case.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Eritrea

Politically Motivated Investigation Against Tunisian Opposition MPs

April 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Politically Motivated Investigation Against Tunisian Opposition MPs

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has resorted to probing opposition MPs as he intensifies his assault on the democratic gains of 2011.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tunisia

The Problem With South Africa’s Electoral Reforms

April 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Problem With South Africa’s Electoral Reforms

It is little-known that the proportional system used in 1999 was not meant to be the final electoral arrangement for South Africa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa

Sudanese Again Take To The Streets In Anti-Coup Protests

April 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sudanese Again Take To The Streets In Anti-Coup Protests

Thousands of Sudanese turned to the streets wednesday in new demonstrations against a military coup that occurred in October.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Sudan

Nigerian Democracy in Peril as Country Descends Into Lawlessness

April 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nigerian Democracy in Peril as Country Descends Into Lawlessness

Nigeria’s insecurity endures. Gunmen are continually attacking in a number of states. The scenario is quickly devolving into broad anarchy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Sudan Dismantles Barricades Set Up By Pro-Democracy Protesters

March 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sudan Dismantles Barricades Set Up By Pro-Democracy Protesters

The protesters who have been fighting tirelessly for democracy wanted to recreate the two days of barricading in Khartoum last week.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Sudan

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