Morocco’s King has little interest in a just solution to half century of Western Sahara crisis
Western Sahara articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Western Sahara. Western Sahara is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the disputed territory in north Africa is on "the United Nations list of non-self-governing territories since 1963 after a Moroccan demand but seeks independence". Also look at our articles on Morocco.
Peaceful Western Sahara Protesters Abused
Forgotten conflict simmers under surface of Morocco tensions as Western Sahara protesters abused
Two Key Elections Test Sahara Desert Democracy
Neighboring Sahara desert democracy Mali and Mauritania seek stability through rebooted alliance
Sunday Mali Elections Are Vitally Important
Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa
Western Sahara Tribe Struggles For Elusive Peace
Amazigh Western Sahara tribe struggles for identity and future in contested territory of Africa
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
Morocco Accused of Torture in Western Sahara
Simmering conflict and torture in Western Sahara takes new turn with Morocco accusation
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins
Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward
Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?