Africa Archives

Good to Know: Sovereign debt

Layna Mosley and B. Peter Rosendorff - January 10, 2025

Sovereign borrowing is central to what governments do – but increasingly costly, even for wealthy democracies.

Erica De Bruin and Heather Sullivan - January 8, 2025

Brazil’s democracy faced a major test, according to the police report on this coup attempt.

Emmanuel Balogun - December 23, 2024

Why Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger plan to exit the African bloc – and what happens now.

Rehan Visser - December 9, 2024

Afrobarometer surveys track perceptions of graft and experience of bribery.

Carolyn Logan and Rorisang Lekalake - August 12, 2024

Afrobarometer data show citizens want more democratic governance than they’re getting.

Ethan Scheiner - July 23, 2024

A short history of political protests, boycotts, and IOC bans.

Maakwe Cumanzala - July 1, 2024

Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries highlight hurdles to women’s participation in politics.

Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz, Komi Amewunou, and Kelechi Amakoh - May 7, 2024

Lack of internet access leaves many without information on economic opportunities, health, and education.

Erik Voeten, Kim Yi Dionne, and Ken Opalo - April 29, 2024

Experts unpack Africa's recent coups and democratic resilience.

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.