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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.

Apparent Coup in Guinea-Conakry

by DC Editors - September 5, 2021

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.

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

Ghana’s Style Of Democracy Has Shown Cracks

by DC Editors - July 20, 2021

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.

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

Calls To Rewrite Ghana’s Constitution Gain Steam

by DC Editors - June 5, 2021

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.

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

Mali Coup: Colonel Goïta Seizes Power, Again

by DC Editors - May 29, 2021

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.

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

Military Detain Mali’s President, PM And Defence Minister

by DC Editors - May 25, 2021

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.

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

Benin Downgraded In Ranking Of Democratic Freedoms

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

Benin Downgraded In Ranking Of Democratic Freedoms

CIVICUS Monitor, an online database that monitors abuses of civic freedoms, downgraded Benin from Obstructed to Repressed.

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

A Third Election Without Main Opposition Parties In Benin

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

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.

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

High Stakes For Upcoming Elections In Benin

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

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.

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

Niger Inaugurates President In First Democratic Power Transfer

by DC Editors - April 3, 2021

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Niger has witnessed its first democratic power transfer since independence in 1960. President Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in Friday.

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

Elections and Democratic Backsliding in Benin

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

Benin Holds Parliamentary Election Set To Test Democracy

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

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