Following a coup in January 2022, Burkina Faso’s military leader signed off on a three-year return to democracy on 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.)
Botswana’s First Comprehensive Constitutional Review Underway
President Mokgweetsi has announced the proceedings in fulfillment of the promise he made during his 2019 election campaign.
Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments
The Senate and the House of Representatives have set Wednesday, 2 March and Thursday, 3 March, to vote on the amendments.
3 In Egypt Start Hunger Strike Against Indefinite Detention
On February 10 and 11, 2022, three Egyptian activists went on hunger strike to protest their lengthy pretrial incarceration.
How To Reverse The Coup Trend In Africa
The return of coups in Africa calls for a thorough rethinking of the values, role, mandate, capacity and resources of these institutions.
Africa And The Russia-Ukraine Crisis
In today’s interlinked world, stability in Europe can mean more stability at home in Africa and make the world a better place for us all.
3 Years On, Repression On Algeria Protest Tightens
To undermine the push for greater civil liberties and democracy, Algerian authorities are arresting human rights defenders and activists.
Putting Tunisian Democracy Together Again
Tunisia is the only Arab country to emerge as a democracy from the Arab Spring. President Kais Saied, is overturning that achievement.
Sudan’s Fate In The Balance As Democratic Transition Stalls
The demo-optimism that followed the removal of Omar al-Bashir following the Sudanese people’s 2019 revolution hangs on a balance.
Serious Threat To Freedom Of Association In Tunisia
A new draft law in Tunisia suggests that authorities desire to equip themselves with legal tools to foreseeably muzzle civil society.