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African Union articles on Democracy Chronicles

The African Union is a political bloc founded on May 26, 2001 that consists of 55 countries of the continent of Africa. Also see our World Democracy section!

Democracy in Africa: Towards a League of Free African States (LOFAS)

by Ngah Gabriel - April 22, 2019

Transition Africa: towards a League of Free African States (LOFAS)

Renewed aspirations for democracy in Africa could more effectively be promoted by a joint leadership of free African States than by external conditionality. Africa’s salvation must come from within Africa.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Democracy Protests, Nigeria, South Africa

As Rwanda’s Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union

by DC Editors - February 11, 2019

As Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union

As Rwanda’s Kagame steps down, the baton is passes to Egypt’s el-Sissi, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding powers of body.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Dictatorships, Egypt, Rwanda

Sudan President Reportedly Softens Stance Amid Protests

by DC Editors - February 10, 2019

Sudan President Reportedly Softens Stance Amid Protests

Sudan’s crackdown on anti-government protesters could jeopardize efforts to normalize relations with the United States, some key U.S. observers say.

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

DR Congo President Has Officially Won, But Can he Govern?

by DC Editors - January 22, 2019

DR Congo President Has Officially Won, But Can he Govern?

By all official measures, Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But would the president elect be able to govern?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Democratic Republic of Congo

The African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa

by Livert Ngum - December 13, 2018

African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa

The AU hopes that an African-run system for observing and assessing democratic elections in the continent will help bring a democratic peace that can enable development in the continent.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Dictatorships

Should the African Union Takeover UN Peacekeeping in Africa?

by DC Editors - November 23, 2018

UN Peacekeeping in Africa

Three African countries in United Nations’ Security Council have draft a resolution that could shift peacekeeping responsibilities to the AU.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, United Nations, Worldwide

African Leaders Meet For ‘Last Push’ On AU Reforms

by DC Editors - November 18, 2018

African Leaders Meet for 'Last Push' on AU Reforms

African leaders are set to gather this weekend for a special summit aimed at pushing through long-debated reforms to their pan-continental body.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union

African Union To Observe Presidential Election In Cameroon

by Livert Ngum - September 14, 2018

African Union To Observe Presidential Election In Cameroon

AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki, has deployed a 12-members long-term elections observation mission ahead of the 07 October 2018 presidential election in Cameroon.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Cameroon

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

by DC Editors - August 18, 2018

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Desmond Tutu, Ghana, Nelson Mandela, United Nations, Worldwide

Reviewing the Players Set to Influence Zimbabwe’s elections

by Farai Chirimumimba - June 28, 2018

Influence Zimbabwe’s elections

The first round of the presidential election will be held on 30 July. If there is no presidential candidate that is able attain 50 percent plus one vote, the second round is planned for September 8.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, England, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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