Campaign to rescue 200 kidnapped schoolgirls uncertain of release amid Nigeria peace rumors
Cameroon articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Cameroon. According to Freedom House, the dictator is "not required to consult the National Assembly and the Supreme Court works at the president’s request". Regional turmoil also clearly complicates national progress. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa.
Join The Twitter Campaign for Nigeria Women #BringBackOurGirls
#BringBackOurGirls is growing international campaign for Nigeria women caught in insurgent’s war
#BringBackOurGirls events planned worldwide, Twitter mobilizes
@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Nigeria Families Fight for Return of 234 Abducted Schoolgirls
Making noise, one way or another, is just about the only weapon in our arsenal. Politicians won’t move forward unless we show that masses of people demand them to. We worry for the 234 abducted schoolgirls in north Nigeria.
African Poet Sending Peaceful Message in Sahara Region
Continent-wide fame of prize-winning Nigerian poet and social critic Tade Ipadeola is result of career and work steeped in most vital questions of modern life in fast changing Africa
New Group Seeks to Protect Women in Violent Congo
Violence against women in violent Congo conflict areas has become regular feature of instability plagued region but new group of Congolese men have started a new program to protect women from attack
Call for Reinvigorated African Democracy in 21st Century
Reinvigorated African democracy is vital to making the rise of Africa become the story of the 21st century
Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years
Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years: Take a look at 100 interesting facts about Africa’s giant Nigeria as the country celebrates 100 years region formally united as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Will Genocidal Warlord Joseph Kony Surrender?
Blamed for countless atrocities in several of the poorest countries in world, there is very little hope for war criminal Joseph Kony surrender
Governor Vote is Test for Nigeria President’s Popularity
Anambra state Governor’s election has Goodluck Nigeria President’s popularity backing key ally