Ending U.S. foreign aid hurts far more than aid programs Matthew S. Winters - February 3, 2025 Research looks at the many ways U.S. assistance boosts America’s global influence.
Why African women view China’s influence differently than men Ann Karreth and Johannes Karreth - January 29, 2025 Here’s what explains the very different outlook on greater Chinese engagement in Africa.
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.
How Jair Bolsonaro plotted to steal Brazil’s 2022 election 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.
ECOWAS announced a timeline for its three departing members Emmanuel Balogun - December 23, 2024 Why Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger plan to exit the African bloc – and what happens now.
Africans see rising corruption, even in daily life Rehan Visser - December 9, 2024 Afrobarometer surveys track perceptions of graft and experience of bribery.
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At the Olympics, it’s hard to sideline politics Ethan Scheiner - July 23, 2024 A short history of political protests, boycotts, and IOC bans.
In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practice Maakwe Cumanzala - July 1, 2024 Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries highlight hurdles to women’s participation in politics.
Despite Africa’s digital media boom, huge access gaps persist 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.