Credible votes in Botswana, Senegal, South Africa and Mauritius have shone this year. But political repression and violence keeps many discredited regimes in power.

"Violence against peaceful protesters is outrageous assault on democracy"—Muluzi, JB, Mutharika demand immediate action - The Maravi Post ...

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port-Louis in Mauritius has praised the recent general elections in Mauritius as a testament ...