Some hoped he might move quickly to breathe new life into reforms aimed at modernizing one of the world’s last communist-run countries
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
Cambodian Government Blocks 15 Independent News Sites
The Cambodian government has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block the websites of 15 independent new outlets, including Voice of America, for two days before and during the country’s election.
How Zimbabwe’s 2017 Coup Undermined Democracy
When the coup is reconciled with historic civil-military relations and the events immediately preceding the coup, what emerges is military action in Zimbabwe in 2017 that further weakened the country’s already frail democracy.
Court OKs Move to Scrap Uganda’s Presidential Age Cap
A Ugandan court on Thursday validated constitutional changes that removed the 75-year presidential age limit
New Files Provide Insight into Indonesia’s Democratic Transition
Declassified files from the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta from 1997 to 1999 provide fresh insight into tumultuous transition
Guess Who’s Still a Factor in Zimbabwe’s Election? Mugabe
The 94-year-old Mugabe who led the nation through 37 years has emerged as a player ahead of the July 30 vote
Bill Passed to Block Popular Egyptian Social Media Accounts
The legislation labels personal social media accounts and empowers authorities to block them as “fake news.”
Abiy Ahmed: The New Ethiopian PM is a Pleasant Disruption So Far
Abiy Ahmed stands as a new dawn for Ethiopia’s democracy. He is beginning to be seen as a beacon of hope for the future of democracy, peace and stability in Africa and beyond.
How 5 Decades of Biya Has Paralyzed Cameroon
It appears that democracy is instead being controlled by President Biya to promote civil strife, anger, and instability. It is time for Cameroonians, especially the ruling elite to look deep into their souls
Cuba’s New Constitution Includes No Space For Democracy
Cuba’s new constitution keeps the Communist Party as the sole political force in the country