How U.S. Efforts to Guide Sudan to Democracy Ended in War
Critics say the Biden administration and its partners were naïve about the intentions of two rival generals and failed to empower civilian leaders.
Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.
Tunisians Fight to Save Democracy
PAVIA, ITALY (AFRICA NEWS MATTERS) Democracy has taken a hit in the African nation of Tunisia, once again. This comes 10 years since the Jasmine Revolution. Tunisia’s President Kais Saied continues to adopt measures that contradict his constitutional duties. Following elections in 2019, the number of internal divisions within the parliament began to grow. Recently…
African democracy in 2022: 3 elections to watch
Over the last 12 months, Africa’s democratic trajectory has been extremely volatile, ranging from protests in Eswatini (Swaziland) demanding an
At Achebe’s Funeral, Africans Reminded to be Stewards of Democracy
Thousands of mourners converged in Ogidi, Anambra State of Nigeria, on May 23, for the funeral service of Africa’s literary icon, Chinua Achebe. He died in Boston, USA, on March 21. Achebe was the David and Mariana Fisher Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University. The Nigerian novelist is globally revered for his masterpiece, Things Fall…