Murder of two colleagues denounced as Mali journalists march against violence wave toward press
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.
Guinea to Hold Crucial Post-Violence Vote
Violence plagued Guinea to hold crucial elections on Saturday to replace members of Parliament
Turning Weapons Into Art in Liberia
Art in Liberia: after tragic violence in Liberia, new generation seek rewards of peace including one artist turning weapons of civil war into new objects of art
New President Faces Monumental Mali Challenge
Winning first post-war election, President faces monumental Mali challenge of unifying country
President Replaces Cabinet With New Female Senegal PM
President Macky Sall introduces new government with some new faces including a female Senegal PM
Does Ghana Court Vote Ruling Deepen Democracy?
Ghana court vote ruling ends battle over latest elections with opposition unhappy but committed
Mali’s Election Peaceful as Opposition Concedes
Losing candidate concedes defeat and congratulates winner as crucial Mali’s election peaceful
Mali Presidential Vote Today is Enormously Important
Northern Africa watches closely as turbulent post-coup Mali Presidential vote today under pressure
Mali Presidential Elections Set to Begin
After coup overturned democracy, Mali Presidential elections set promise for end of instability
Sunday Mali Elections Are Vitally Important
Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa