The end of the British Empire in Indian was one of the planet’s most transformational events since World War II
Colonialism articles on Democracy Chronicles
European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, was quickly followed by an explosion of conquest from European nation out towards Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia, eventually impacting every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical and violent period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.
Is Nigeria behind Cameroon Anglophone separatist arrests?
Anglophones have decried the fact that the more than 50 years old regime of Yaounde exploited their vulnerability resulting from their being expended by Britain. Yaounde has gone on to treat them as second-class citizens.
Zimbabwe’s November coup that confused the world
Afraid of VP Mnangagwa’s rising popularity, Mugabe fired the former as Vice President in early November 2016. This led to dramatic events of 13-24 November 2017 that saw Mugabe resigning.
Do Term Limits Have the Power to Save African Democracy?
In comparing African countries, those with term limits for the position of the Chief Executive are more likely to have democratic advancements or to be more democratic than those in which there are no term limits.
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘100 Years of Solitude’
Few novels have received such warm praise from politicians, writers, critics and artists
Ugandan Government Torture From Colonial-Era to Today
The one thing Ugandan governments have in common is reliance on primitive torture of suspects
It’s Dangerous to Ignore DR Congo’s Ongoing Deterioration
The country has witnessed millions of deaths, brutal colonial rule, and devastating dictatorship
Politics and Significance of Cameroun’s National Day Celebrations
You may ask yourself as a DC reader why this article is even important. Why should you know these issues about the La République du Cameroun? Well, DC readers are interested in politics.
What’ll Happen in the Syria Civil War?
Only a fool would predict, so here goes: Lebanon’s war lasted 15 years, but Syria’s will last longer because the foreign backers are in it for the long haul: for global, not regional, victory.
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.