Africa has been afflicted by unconstitutional change of government. Guinea’s coup was another reminder of unrest in West Africa.
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.
West African Regional Bloc Suspends Guinea Over Coup
Guinea’s membership in the West African group ECOWAS has been revoked following a military coup that deposed President Alpha Conde.
Apparent Coup in Guinea-Conakry
It appears there was a coup in Guinea-Conakry Sunday 5 September 2021 that removed President Conde and dissolved the Constitution.
Ghana’s Style Of Democracy Has Shown Cracks
The scuffle in its parliament in January 2021 is an example that Ghana’s admired democracy is starting to show some cracks, expert.
Calls To Rewrite Ghana’s Constitution Gain Steam
Ghana’s parliamentary affairs minister has called for a constitutional revision basing drawing justification from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mali Coup: Colonel Goïta Seizes Power, Again
Assimi Goita has been authorised by Mali’s constitutional court to lead as Interim President. Goita first seized power in August 2020.
Military Detain Mali’s President, PM And Defence Minister
Military officers in Mali arrested the transitional government’s president on Monday, adding to the country’s political instability.
Benin Downgraded In Ranking Of Democratic Freedoms
CIVICUS Monitor, an online database that monitors abuses of civic freedoms, downgraded Benin from Obstructed to Repressed.
A Third Election Without Main Opposition Parties In Benin
Benin’s main opposition parties have been excluded from the ongoing electoral process, the 3rd time major parties are sidelined in elections.
High Stakes For Upcoming Elections In Benin
President Patrice Talon has presided over a democratic regression in Benin. Talon is expected to win high stakes elections on April 11.