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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.

The Tools Used by Ruling Parties to Restrain West African Democracy 

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

The Tools Used by Ruling Parties to Restrain West African Democracy 

As is the case in many other African states, ruling parties in West Africa are mounting various barriers for opponents running for office.

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

Senegal Youth Using Digital Tools To Safeguard Democracy

by DC Editors - March 18, 2021

Senegal Youth Using Digital Tools To Safeguard Democracy

The internet shutdown in Senegal aims to quell anti-regime protests but Senegalese youth are using digital tools to fight back.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Senegal, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents, West Africa

Senegal’s Democracy Faces a Crisis of Public Trust

by DC Editors - March 14, 2021

Senegal's Democracy Faces a Crisis of Public Trust

Despite a track record of democratic progress, recent news from Senegal is troubling, requiring a re-examination of the country’s complexities.

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

Democracy Erodes in Central And West Africa

by DC Editors - March 8, 2021

Democracy Erodes in Central And West Africa

A democratic recession has gained steam across West and Central Africa and is showing new signs ahead of elections in these regions.

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

Niger’s Fragile Democracy at Risk After Election

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

Niger’s Fragile Democracy at Risk After Election

The ruling party’s candidate won the February 2021 elections but post-electoral tensions put a strain on Niger’s fragile democracy.

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

Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term in Guinea Elections

by DC Editors - October 19, 2020

Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term in Guinea Elections

To address the political crisis after Lansana Conté, Guine adopted presidential term limits. Yet President Condé sought a third term in Sunday’s polls.

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

Coup in Mali: disgruntled Malian army carries out popular instruction to remove President

by DC Editors - August 19, 2020

Coup in Mali: disgruntled Malian army carries out popular instruction to remove President

A disgruntled Malian army has carried out popular instruction for it to oust President Boubackar Keita. The transition is a unique opportunity for progress.

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

Mali Opposition Plans More Protests to Demand President’s Ouster

by DC Editors - August 4, 2020

Mali Opposition Plans More Protests to Demand President's Ouster

There have been protests in recent weeks asking for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta to step down. More protests have been planned by the opposition.

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

Mali Opposition Rejects President’s Concessions Aimed at Ending Impasse 

by DC Editors - July 13, 2020

Mali Opposition Rejects President's Concessions Aimed at Ending Impasse 

Mali’s president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, is yet to escape the pressure on him to resign. The opposition has rejected all his recent concessions.

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

One Dead in Mali Protests Demanding President Resign

by DC Editors - July 11, 2020

Mali Opposition Rejects President's Concessions Aimed at Ending Impasse 

Malians recently took to the streets to ask President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign. Clashes with authorities Friday led to one dead.

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

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