Congolese presidential candidate Moise Katumbi is facing questionable corruption charges
Political Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
In this political dissidents section, DC highlights people who actively challenge established dictatorships, putting their lives on the line for democracy. Also see our entire section on the Political Dissidents who fight dictators around the world or our main section on World Democracy.
Popular Autobiography Brings Malala Yousafzai Financial Success
Memoir “I Am Malala” has brought women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai financial success
Missing Zimbabwe Activist Fuels Democracy Protest
Cause of missing Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara has inspired young to push for change to Mugabe regime
Assault on Zambia Free Press Ahead of Election
Arrest of journalists from independent and opposition media are an attack on Zambia free press
Zimbabwe Activists Launch #5to6 Movement for Democracy
Freed from prison, activists plan #5to6 Movement of protest to pressure Mugabe regime
Dark Times For Angola’s Democracy Activists
Case of 15 of Angola’s democracy activists in prison has sent chill over freedom of expression
Hong Kong Student Activist Joshua Wong on Trial
Joshua Wong is a leader of the push for full democracy in Hong Kong and is paying the price
A Time to Remember Cuba’s Ladies in White Movement
Funeral of Laura Pollan is a time to reflect on the human rights work of the Ladies in White group
Seeking Justice For Arrested Burundian Comedian
Burundian comedian Alfred Aubin Mugenzi, known as Gigingi, was released after prison time
Angolan Rapper Luaty Beirão Sacrificed for Democracy
Pro-democracy protests have landed Angolan Rapper Luaty Beirão and 16 others in prison