Problems with election of new members of the regional parliament of East African Legislative Assembly
Rwanda articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Rwanda. Rwanda is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "Parliament generally lacks independence, merely endorsing government initiatives with limits on political pluralism". Also see our articles on Africa or on an important neighbor, the Congo.
New Media Restrictions For Rwanda Opposition Parties Outlined
Rwanda’s election officials plan to “edit” candidates’ online posts before they are published
The Impotence of the Rwandan Political Opposition
The only conviction a Rwandan politician has is that his or her ethnic group should be in power
Women and Political Participation in Africa (Part One)
Zimbabwe has joined 30 countries worldwide that have used a special electoral quota system to increase women’s political participation to at least 30 percent of the Members of Parliament.
African Union Program Launches First African Passports
Continental African passports aim to connect countries together and boost cooperation and free movement
Malala to Visit Burundian Refugee Camp Inside Rwanda
Malala to enter the Burundian refugee camp in Rwanda if the authorities permit her visitation
Congolese Dictator Bemba Receives 18 Year Prison Sentence
The conviction of one-time dictator Bemba is a step ahead for ICC prosecutions of Africa
The Responsibility to Protect: When is it Applicable?
The Responsibility to Protect emphasizes humanitarian intervention, with military force only as a last resort. I am not questioning whether or not the it is necessary, rather when it can be applied.
Rwanda Term Extension For President Confirmed in Vote
President Paul Kagame won his Rwanda term extension in worrying trend for African democracy
Will Rwanda Voters Allow a Kagame Third Term?
Another setback for African democracy likely if Kagame third term referendum successful