Belgium Museum of Africa has undergone a five-year, $73 million revamp in an effort to show the reality of empire and of the Africa of today.
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.)
Clashes Erupt as Sudanese March on Presidential Palace
Clashes erupted between police and thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that President Omar Bashir step down.
Cameroon Suspends Journalists and Media Outlets
Cameroon has suspended 16 journalists and seven news outlets for periods ranging from one month to six months for what it calls media offenses.
Sudanese Unions to Launch Strike to ‘Paralyze’ Government
A coalition of unions in Sudan says it plans to “paralyze” the government with the first of what it says will be indefinite strikes by professionals.
Sudan’s Bashir Makes First Comments on Ongoing Protests
Sudan’s Bashir makes first public comments about ongoing anti-government protests, urging citizens to reject what he called “attempts to plant frustration.”
Zimbabwe’s Comedians Ridicule Country’s Depressed Christmas
Zimbabwe heads into Christmas with a struggling economy and shortages of basic goods. But in the capital, comedians are still managing to laugh it off.
Sudan Protests Spread to More Than a Half-Dozen Cities
Protests against price rises and autocratic three-decade regime of President Omar Hassan spread Saturday in Sudan, amid reports of fresh casualties.
Zimbabwe Doctors’ Strike Declared Illegal, Ordered Back to Work
The Labor Court has ordered striking Zimbabwean doctors to return to court within the next few hours, saying the 23-day industrial action is illegal.
Sudanese Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities arrested 14 leaders of an opposition coalition on Saturday, a spokesman for the grouping said, as anti-government protests continue.
Sudan Must Stop Trying To Censor Newspapers and Websites
Committee to Protect Journalists called on Sudanese authorities to stop trying to stifle news coverage of this week’s widespread anti-government protests.