Congolese presidential candidate Moise Katumbi is facing questionable corruption charges
Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”
Thomas Paine
New Chief Chinese Internet Censor Taking Charge
Overseeing most controlled system on the planet is the task for the new Chinese internet censor
Missing Zimbabwe Activist Fuels Democracy Protest
Cause of missing Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara has inspired young to push for change to Mugabe regime
Congolese Dictator Bemba Receives 18 Year Prison Sentence
The conviction of one-time dictator Bemba is a step ahead for ICC prosecutions of Africa
Dark Times For Angola’s Democracy Activists
Case of 15 of Angola’s democracy activists in prison has sent chill over freedom of expression
Angola Jails Dissidents After Calls For Change
Oil-rich nation with extreme poverty Angola jails dissidents seeking democracy amid repression
Call For Chinese President’s Resignation Lead to Crackdown
Arrests have followed letter seeking Chinese President’s resignation showing drift toward tyranny
The Zimbabwe Villager in Court For Insulting Mugabe
Insulting Mugabe is a crime with high penalties in Zimbabwe as local Moenda Mbera is finding out
Repressive Chechen Leader Opens Instagram Account
Brutal Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov opens English Instagram account to spread message
Russian Draft Law Penalizes Criticizing Putin
Encoding laws outlawing criticizing Putin in Russia is another step backward for the country