Once Democratic African Nation Sliding Backwards as Senegal Leader Moves Towards Full Dictatorship
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.
Ghana Youth Gather For Peaceful Elections
A Star of Africa, Strong Democratic Record and Stability Aid Rising Ghana Youth in Election Race
Senegal Protest Plans Amid Democracy Crisis
Opposition Parties Senegal Protest Plan to Oppose Wade’s Illegal Third Term
After Disputed Election, Sirleaf Takes Oath of Office in Liberia
President takes her first Oath of Office in Liberia with range of dangers facing post-war nation