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West Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles

West Africa is a core region of democratic progress in the world and also a region where many of the challenges to better and more widespread world democracy are evident. West Africa here will include fifteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Nigerian content on Democracy Chronicles is so extensive, it won't be automatically included here, just click the link above. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Elections and Democratic Backsliding in Benin

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

Democratic Backsliding in Benin

Freedom House no longer gives Benin high marks as “free” country and this is attributed to the actions of the current president.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, West Africa

The Key Role Of Dialogue In Gambia’s Process Of Democratic Transition

by DC Editors - June 21, 2019

The Key Role Of Dialogue In Gambia’s Process Of Democratic Transition

After a twenty-three-year rule by one president and a de facto one-party state, Gambia saw the inauguration of a new and promising leader, Adama Barrow.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, West Africa

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

Guinea-Bissau Elects a New Parliament in Peaceful Voting

by DC Editors - March 11, 2019

Guinea-Bissau Elects a New Parliament

Voting was peaceful and turnout high in Guinea-Bissau , where voters cast ballots for a new parliament with hopes of ending years of political turmoil.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, West Africa

All-Female Legal Group Fights for Women and Girls in Sierra Leone

by DC Editors - March 10, 2019

All-female Legal Group Fights for Women, Girls in Sierra Leone

A group of lawyers and judges— all of them female, are coming together to fight Spousal abusers, child abusers and even rapists, in Sierra Leone.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: West Africa, Women and Democracy

Liberia Police Charge Son of ex-Leader in Banknote Scandal

by DC Editors - March 6, 2019

Liberia Police Charge Son of ex-Leader in Banknote Scandal

Liberian police charged 61-year-old son of country’s ex-president, Ellen Johnson, in connection with banknote scandal worth millions of U.S. dollars.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Liberia, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Former Mauritanian Slaves Unshackled Yet Far From Free

by DC Editors - March 5, 2019

Unshackled Yet Far From Free, Former Slaves Struggle in Mauritania

The Global Slavery Index, published annually by human rights group Walk Free Foundation, estimates that 2 percent of the population are still enslaved.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Racism and Prejudice, West Africa

Senegal Election Commission Warns Against Early Calls Amid Wait

by DC Editors - February 27, 2019

Senegal Awaits Election Results

Vote counting has begun in Senegal after a peaceful day of voting in Sunday’s presidential election. CENA says results will be out Monday or Tuesday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Senegal, West Africa

Senegal’s President Macky Sall Seeks 2nd Term

by DC Editors - February 24, 2019

Senegal's President Macky Sall Seeks 2nd Term

Senegal’s President Macky Sall is counting on the success of his economic record to propel him to win a second term in Sunday’s elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Senegal, West Africa

24 Arrested, Seizes Weapons After Senegal Pre-Election Violence

by DC Editors - February 14, 2019

Senegal Arrests 24, Seizes Weapons After Pre-Election Violence

Police in eastern Senegal have made two dozen arrests and seized knives after clashes in the run-up to presidential elections left at least two dead.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Senegal, West Africa

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