Small African nation has now seen a line of good elections as Sierra Leone reelects President
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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.
Sierra Leone Election Draws International Praise But Dangers Ahead
Nation has now followed horrific war with string of successful vote as Sierra Leone election draws international praise
Optimistic About Thier Country, Sierra Leone Holds Elections
Mineral rich Sierra Leone holds election for third time since civil war ravaged West Africa nation
Preparing For Crucially Important Sierra Leone Elections
African country struggles to emerge from civil war as Sierra Leone elections test stability
Ivory Coast Government and Opposition in Talks
Talks with minor minor parties, Ivory Coast government and opposition taking place in good sign
Detention of Spiritual Leader Sparks Protests in Senegal
Scores of devout Muslim youths sowed panic with protests in Senegal’s Dakar on Monday
Ghana ex-President’s Wife Can’t Run Herself
Rawlings Ghana ex-President’s Wife Can’t Run in Ghana presidential polls in African democracy
Wife of Ghana’s Ex-Leader to Run For President
African Democracy Superstar Ghana Seeks Stability After President’s Death as Wife of Ghana’s Ex-Leader Declares Her Run
Organization Plans Massive Election Monitoring System For Sierra Leone
Election System For Sierra Leone to Test Fragile Peace as Democracy Advocates Watch Closely
Guinea Opposition Seeks Fair and Transparent Elections
Horn of Africa Country Looks for Stability Through Elections as Guinea Opposition Seek Fair Advance