Pakistan’s world famous icon for women’s education Malala Yousafzai offers sweeping praise of Nelson Mandela who she felt deep connection
South Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in South Africa. According to Freedom House, "factionalism within the ruling ANC party has been a hallmark of South African politics in recent years". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa and late South African democracy icon Nelson Mandela.
VIDEO: Mandela Remembered as Champion of Democracy
Nelson Mandela remembered, led South Africa to democracy and retired as President after one term
Sheroes of 16 Day Campaign: Women Human Rights Defenders
We are currently in the midst of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The 16 Days Campaign begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).
South Africa Politics Ahead of Key 2014 Elections
Next year’s election in South Africa politics marks 20 years of democracy and apartheid collapse
US Needs to Rethink Southern Africa Democracy Strategy
Southern Africa democracy in can succeed in a place where widespread free and fair elections have struggled to take root in the violent past
Africa Leaders Praise Zimbabwe’s Stolen Elections
Line up of Africa leaders praise Zimbabwe dictatorship and lend their credibility to stolen vote
Ruling Party in Has New South African Political Competition
ANP has new South African political competition from organization of famed anti-apartheid activist
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Still Influential
Even stricken youth of South Africa have deep reverence as Nelson Mandela still influential leader
South Africa Losing Battle Against Corruption
Political corruption is slowing down the progress of democracy and South Africa losing battle
More Bad News for S. Africa Ruling Party
South Africa ruling party in power since apartheid yet faces allegations of government corruption