Belgium has agreed to take in former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo after his shock acquittal at the International Criminal Court.
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.)
Sudanese Dictatorship in Strategic Game of Protester Catch and Release
Salah Abdalla “Gosh,” director of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service, announced the release this week of 186 so-called “protest” detainees.
Central African Republic Peace Deal With 14 Armed Groups
The Central African Republic reached a peace deal with 14 armed groups following talks conducted in Khartoum, the United Nations said Saturday.
Nigerian Women Struggle to Win Political Offices
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
Cameroon’s Arrested Opposition Leader Kamto Begins Hunger Strike
Maurice Kamto and 29 of his imprisoned supporters started a hunger strike a day after being told they will face eight charges amounting to treason.
Political Violence Mars Malawi Election Run-Up
Political violence victims are mostly opposition party members beaten by suspected supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
The Need for Money Politics Reforms Across Africa
Money politics reforms across Africa will ensure fair political participation processes and prevent corruption stemming from misuse of money in politics.
Politically-Inspired Internet Shutdowns Mushroom Across Africa
Use of the tactic has accelerated and hit nations that rely on the internet for spreading information and for internet-based commerce, like Zimbabwe.
Acquitted at ICC, Will Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Return Home?
The acquittal at the ICC of Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo on crimes against humanity is making waves in the West African nation.
Zimbabwe’s Violent Crackdown Continues With Reports of Rapes
A violent crackdown is continuing in Zimbabwe as rights groups allege that women have been raped during house-to-house searches.