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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Nigeria.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, Nigeria is not an electoral democracy. Elections in the largest country in Africa have "by and large been chaotic affairs marked by vote rigging and violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

How ‘Warlord Democrats’ Threaten Africa’s Democratic Moment

by DC Editors - June 26, 2019

Warlord Democrats

In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has advanced unevenly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa

Former Nigerian Dictator’s £210m Seized From Bank Account

by DC Editors - June 8, 2019

Former Nigerian Dictator's £210m Seized From Bank Account

The money was “derived through corruption” during the presidency of Sani Abacha in the 1990s, according to Jersey’s Civil Asset Recovery Fund.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Worldwide Corruption

Report Outlines Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries

by DC Editors - May 16, 2019

Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries

In a dozen countries across Africa, governments have put laws that “improperly constrain” nongovernmental organizations and imperil civil society.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, China, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Europe, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Russia, West Africa, Zimbabwe

16 Countries Are Most ‘Egregious’ Violators of Religious Freedom

by DC Editors - May 2, 2019

US Watchdog: 16 Countries 'Egregious' Violators of Religious Freedom

An independent U.S. watchdog named 16 nations “countries of particular concern” for engaging in “systematic, egregious violations” of religious freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Central African Republic, Europe, Middle East, Nigeria, North Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia

Democracy in Africa: Towards a League of Free African States (LOFAS)

by Ngah Gabriel - April 22, 2019

Transition Africa: towards a League of Free African States (LOFAS)

Renewed aspirations for democracy in Africa could more effectively be promoted by a joint leadership of free African States than by external conditionality. Africa’s salvation must come from within Africa.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Democracy Protests, Nigeria, South Africa

Nigerian Journalist Jones Abiri Arrested Again In Bayelsa State

by DC Editors - April 2, 2019

Nigerian Journalist Jones Abiri Arrested Again In Bayelsa State

Unidentified men today arrested Jones Abiri, the editor and publisher of the Weekly Source newspaper, in the Bayelsa state capital, Yenagoa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Nigeria, Political Dissidents

Zimbabwe Security Seizes Democracy Book Penned By Opposition

by DC Editors - March 30, 2019

Zimbabwe Security Agents Seize Democracy Book Penned By Obasanjo, Tendai Biti

Zimbabwean state security agents have seized a consignment of a new book written by Olusegun Obasanjo and MDC deputy chairperson Tendai Biti.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Nigeria, Zimbabwe

How a Nigerian Movie Helped Reduce Corruption

by DC Editors - March 15, 2019

Nigerian Movie Helped Reduce Corruption

The amazing impact of the recent Nollywood blockbuster “Water of Gold” is a fascinating example of the power of political art.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Political Artwork, Worldwide Corruption

Assessment Finds Systemic Problems Limit Nigerian Elections

by DC Editors - March 14, 2019

EU: Nigerian Elections Have 'Systemic Failings,' Need Serious Reform

Nigeria’s elections need serious reform after being marred by violence, systemic failings and low turnout, the European Union observer mission said Monday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Nigerians Vote for Powerful Governor Posts Amid Some Unrest

by DC Editors - March 11, 2019

Nigerians Vote for Powerful Governor Posts Amid Some Unrest

Nigerians vote for powerful governor posts amid reports of heavy military deployment and attacks against electoral facilities in a few areas.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

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