As tyrants come up against the presidential term-limits included in many multi-party constitutions, a significant number are refusing to relinquish power. Instead, a good number of leaders have sought to secure a third term.
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!
African Presidents Should Not Have Immunity From Prosecution
Nine African countries have signed the Malabo Protocol, but no country’s parliament has ratified it
The Longest Internet Shutdown in African History
Since January 18 the regime has shut down the internet for British Southern Cameroon in a measure of collective punishment and a show of cowardice.
It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of the African Union
Conditions are ripe for the diverse African Union to make a real positive impact on the continent
African Union Program Launches First African Passports
Continental African passports aim to connect countries together and boost cooperation and free movement
Burundi Violence Highlights Africa’s Struggle with Democracy
The continent has been struggling with increased election violence over the past years as numerous leaders have attempted to change their constitutions to allow them to either extend their term directly or to allow them to run for another term
Focus Needed on African Union Women’s Rights Progress
500 million African Union women need support from their governments to realize their potential
African Union Slams Sudan Repression of Opposition
After evidence showing torture in crackdown on opposition, African Union slams Sudan dictatorship
Design for Future African Union Parliament Announced
Creation of an African Union Parliament has lofty ambitions but like UN, leaves much to be desired
Domestic African Democracy Institutions Taking Hold
African democracy is making gains despite some high profile setbacks like Mali coup of last year