The purpose of Ugandan democracy activist and parliamentarian Boby Wine’s meeting with Representative Sherman was to petition Trump to stop funding the repressive Ugandan Military.
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.)
Opposition Candidate Promises True Nigerian Democracy If Elected
Atiku Abubakar, ex-Vice President of Nigerian has promised “true democracy” if he emerges winner in the 2019 presidential polls. Rhethoric of possibility?
Key Madagascar Election Set as President Steps Down to Run
President Henry Rajaonarimampianina of Madagascar has stepped down in order to contest for the upcoming elections in November and December 2018.
Mugabe Now Backs Mnangagwa As Legitimate Zimbabwe President
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts Mnangagwa as country’s legitimate leader after accusing him of leading a coup that ended his near four-decades rule last year.
Police Accused of Using Force to Break Up Peaceful Congo Protests
The U.N. human rights office accuses police in the Democratic Republic of Congo of violently breaking up peaceful protests ahead of the election campaign.
Human Rights Defenders In Malawi Under Threat
Human right office warns human rights defenders. Activists in Malawi under threat as pre-electoral politicking heats up before next year’s general election.
Congo’s Constitutional Court Excludes Bemba From Presidential Race
Congo’s Constitutional Court has excluded presidential hopeful Jean Pierre Bemba from the upcoming presidential election. The decision came Monday.
In DRC, Youth Activists Mobilize For Post-Kabila Era
Young Congolese were at the forefront of calls for President Kabila not to seek re-election. Kabila yielded, now voters are gearing up for December 23 poll.
The Mirage Of Presidential Election In Cameroon
The regime is working hard to eliminate any traces of opposition so that any protests will be inconsequential. The army will be unleashed to repress any such attempts in the most violent of ways.
Rebel Leader Agrees to Sign South Sudan Peace Deal
Sudanese negotiator says South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar decides to sign latest draft of imbue peace deal to end country’s damaging five-year war.