Even with laws, access to information is a work in progress Sophie Sunderland and Joseph Asunka - April 19, 2024 Across Africa, few citizens are confident they could actually get a look at government budgets and contracts.
Sri Lanka can’t count on China to solve its debt problems Layna Mosley and Peter Rosendorff - September 12, 2022 The country owes a lot of money to a lot of creditors
Kenya’s democracy needs more than campaigns to end vote-buying Prisca Jöst and Ellen Lust - August 4, 2022 Voters attending rallies often expect to receive T-shirts, small amounts of money or other gifts
Why are Africans dissatisfied with democracy? Think corruption. Robert Mattes and Christiaan Keulder - November 18, 2021 The fifth in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Some Africans — but not all — are happy with the quality of their elections Fredline M'Cormack-Hale and Carolyn Logan - November 12, 2021 The fourth in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa.
Long-serving African presidents say the people want them to stay on. Is that true? Boniface Dulani - November 4, 2021 The third in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa.
Do Africans want democracy — and do they think they’re getting it? Joseph Asunka and E. Gyimah-Boadi - October 21, 2021 The first in Afrobarometer’s special African democracy summit series.
Zambia has an election this week. Here’s what you need to know. Danielle Resnick - August 10, 2021 Voters aren’t happy about the country’s economic outlook or its external debt problem
Great powers have always dictated the terms of ‘global’ tax deals. This time may be different. Martin Hearson - June 29, 2021 Lower-income countries now want to have their say in global tax politics.
Chinese investment in Africa involves more than megaprojects. Private enterprises also are making their mark. Yoon Jung Park - April 16, 2021 We looked at the impact of private Chinese investments in seven countries
The pandemic has worsened Africa’s debt crisis. China and other countries are stepping in. Yufan Huang, Kevin Acker, and Deborah Bräutigam - February 25, 2021 Chinese banks have been restructuring African debt for the past two decades
Presidents who threaten election violence lose votes Stephanie Burchard - November 2, 2020 What can research on Africa tell us about the U.S.?
‘Legislative Development in Africa’ is a deeply researched book Kim Yi Dionne - July 10, 2020 In Kenya and Zambia, legislatures helped enforce political accountability.
The Trump administration is curtailing visas for Chinese scientists. That could backfire. Caroline S. Wagner - June 26, 2020 Excluding foreign researchers and students hurts U.S. innovation — and coronavirus collaboration
Developing countries have been busy forging trade agreements — with one another Nita Rudra and Daniela Donno - May 26, 2020 Supply chains in a post-pandemic world might revolve far less around China
Millions of Africans lack access to clean water. This makes coronavirus a bigger threat. Kangwook Han and Brian Howard - March 21, 2020 Today is World Water Day. Here’s what we learned.
The coronavirus is about to hit Africa. Here are the big challenges. Amy Patterson - February 18, 2020 Many Africans don’t trust the health system. That complicates the response.
What’s behind South Africa’s xenophobic violence in 2019? Carolyn Holmes - September 9, 2019 Violence against immigrants has sparked a diplomatic crisis
When poor countries build roads and schools, they are also building citizens Kim Yi Dionne - September 4, 2019 Here’s the final installment in this year’s TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular
This gripping memoir tells the story of a girl — and South Africa — coming of age Kim Yi Dionne - June 13, 2019 Msimang’s stories teach readers about race and racism, how one’s political ideology shifts, and about contemporary South African political history.
How Huawei could survive Trump Jordan Link - June 9, 2019 In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
Why does Malawi have 1,331 candidates running for 193 seats in parliament? Michael Wahman and Merete Bech Seeberg - March 10, 2019 To fix democracies, you have to pay attention to the primaries’ integrity, too.
4 in 10 Africans are deeply committed to democracy. That’s the good news. Robert Mattes - March 5, 2019 Afrobarometer finds that the level of commitment varies dramatically by country. Here’s the breakdown.
The African Union called on Congo to suspend its election’s results. That’s unprecedented. Anna Mwaba - January 21, 2019 After a contentious race, on Jan. 10, 2019, Democratic Republic
On World AIDS Day, why the politics of AIDS is so important Mark Daku and Amy Patterson - December 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80908" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A large AIDS ribbon hangs from
African countries have started to push back against Chinese development aid. Here’s why. Richard Aidoo - October 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78950" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Senegal President Macky Sall, left, and
Ebola is back — and a threat to people in Congo. Are African public health systems ready? Emmanuel Balogun and Amy Patterson - September 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78280" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A health worker in protective gear
Xi Jinping pledged $60 billion for Africa. Where will the money go? Winslow Robertson and Lina Benabdallah - September 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping stands with
African governments are far from powerless in global health initiatives like those against AIDS Kim Yi Dionne - August 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76624" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenya's first lady, Margaret Kenyatta, talks
A new ‘resource curse’ is fueling riots around the world Renard Sexton - April 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72635" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Kapolowe River outside Lubumbashi, Congo,
Will ‘Ghana First’ protests threaten a U.S military agreement? Rachel Sigman - April 2, 2018 [caption id="attachment_50817" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past political campaign
What ‘Black Panther’s’ Wakanda can teach us about Africa’s history — and its future Naunihal Singh - February 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69877" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chadwick Boseman in “Black Panther.” (Marvel
It’s World AIDS Day. Who actually needs more AIDS awareness? Kim Yi Dionne - December 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66813" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Angolan community members at an HIV/AIDS
Why do some elections in Africa turn violent? Meshack Simati - November 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66541" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jubilee Party supporters cheer Nov. 20
Four things you should know about food security in Africa Landry Signé and Eyerusalem Siba - October 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65578" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Women and their children, who fled
Why do nations invest in international aid? Ask Norway. And China. Nikolai Hegertun and Dan Banik - October 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this 2013 file photo, South
Buhari has been gone for months. The last Nigerian president absent this long died in office. Kim Yi Dionne - July 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61484" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man in Lagos, Nigeria, reads
Half of Zambians aren’t happy with their democracy — and that’s a big change Michael Bratton and Boniface Dulani - July 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_46353" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Incumbent Edgar Lungu prepares to be
A Zambian opposition leader was arrested, but there are deeper cracks in the country’s democracy Michael Wahman - May 18, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58505" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema waves
When the U.S. funds global health, other countries do too Amy Patterson - March 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_12934" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Health workers take blood samples for
Do African exports to China hurt labor rights? Here’s what we found. Vanessa Quince, Christopher Adolph, and Aseem Prakash - March 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54876" align="aligncenter" width="960"] China's imports grew at their fastest
Do Africans still want democracy? This new report gives a qualified yes. Robert Mattes and Michael Bratton - November 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50077" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A member of the Economic Freedom
Governments, not people, tend to benefit from land conservation Prakash Kashwan - November 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48689" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A child sits on a tree
Zambia’s violent and razor-close election is mired in controversy. Here’s why. Matt Herman and Elizabeth Sperber - September 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46353" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Zambian President Edgar Lungu arrives to
Is electoral violence in sub-Saharan Africa overreported? This new book looks at the data. Stephanie Burchard and Kim Yi Dionne - August 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of President Edgar Lungu gather
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Zambia’s election Grieve Chelwa - August 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Edgar Lungu, Zambia's incumbent
The opposite of Brexit: African Union launches an all-Africa passport Anne Frugé - July 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38201" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Africa, from space. (NASA)[/caption] On June
Unelected African chiefs make their countries more democratic. Here’s how. Kate Baldwin - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41889" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Incumbent Zambian President Edgar Lungu addresses
36 years after Zimbabwe’s independence, the country faces these 4 big questions Brooks Marmon - April 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39777" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his
Weary professors give up, concede that Africa is a country Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - April 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38201" align="aligncenter" width="4868"] Africa, from space. (NASA)[/caption] After years
Why China’s role in Africa isn’t as dominant as you think Jake Bright and Aubrey Hruby - December 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33123" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Chinese President Xi Jinping walks with
What happens when a president is sick? Kim Yi Dionne - March 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22520" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015,
Are efforts to limit presidential power in Africa working? Beatty Riedl - February 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21266" align="alignnone" width="620"] A campaign poster for incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan
The ruling party candidate wins in Zambia… for now. Kim Yi Dionne - January 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20317" align="alignnone" width="620"] Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema, 52, of
Vibrant democracies emerging from power vacuums give hope for Burkina Faso Beatty Riedl - November 5, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17760" align="alignnone" width="620"] Opposition supporters, one holding up a
Another Zambian president dies in office. What happens now? Kim Yi Dionne - October 29, 2014 Late Tuesday night, Zambian president Michael Sata died while in
As thousands protest against term limit extension in Burkina Faso, will other African presidents take note? Ken Opalo - October 28, 2014 On Tuesday, protesters in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second city,
Can foreign aid make elections more competitive? Erik Voeten - November 22, 2013 Erik Voeten: This is a guest post by Joel Selway, an Assistant
Valuable New Dataset of Constituency Level Election Results Joshua Tucker - August 23, 2013 Anyone who has ever tried to gather constituency level election-data
Turnout Rates Among the Rich and Poor Joshua Tucker - July 5, 2013 A while ago Andy asked "Is India unique in having
When Does the Incumbent *Not* Get Held Responsibile for the State of Economy? Joshua Tucker - July 20, 2011 I want to return to some points that kind of
Some Thoughts on Authoritarian Durability in the Middle East Joshua Tucker - February 21, 2011 It is our pleasure to welcome back frequent Monkey Cage
2011 Ugandan Presidential Election: Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - February 17, 2011 We are pleased to welcome "Elliott Green":http://www2.lse.ac.uk/researchAndExpertise/Experts/e.d.green@lse.ac.uk, a Lecturer in
Kyrgyzstan as a “Rotten Door” Transition Joshua Tucker - April 9, 2010 More from Professor "Lucan Way":http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/polsci/faculty_staff/ourfaculty/way_lucan.html: bq. The nature of the
Just What is Iran? Joshua Tucker - June 12, 2009 As Iranians head to the polls today for presidential elections