Desmond Tutu articles on Democracy Chronicles

Desmond Tutu was a South African social rights activist, Anglican bishop, and democracy supporter who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on Nelson Mandela, South Africa, or for all of Africa.

Desmond Tutu Laid To Rest At State Funeral

by DC Editors - January 3, 2022

On New Year’s Day in Cape Town, family, friends, and dignitaries gathered for Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s solemn state funeral.

South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu

by DC Editors - December 28, 2021

Flags are flying at half staff this week as South Africa prepares to bid farewell to anti-apartheid crusader Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

by DC Editors - August 18, 2018

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.

Zimbabwe’s Peace and Reconciliation Efforts Are Never Too Late

by Farai Chirimumimba - June 10, 2017

A National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. For a long time, this is what the people of Zimbabwe have been clamoring for in the hope that a convergence would provide the much-needed fillip for forgiveness and healing.