African politics in 2022: More than coups and conflict Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - December 29, 2022 The TMC 2022 roundups: African politics
What do Africans want? Afrobarometer surveys reveal the top concerns. Joseph Asunka, Carolyn Logan, and Brian Howard - December 10, 2022 This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will explore collaboration on economic engagement, democracy and climate change. Here’s how Africans see the challenges.
What do Africans think about the proposed East African Federation? Mercy Kaburu and Carolyn Logan - September 9, 2022 An Afrobarometer survey suggests citizens aren’t aware of the plans for regional integration
As Climate Week 2022 begins, Africans want action, research finds Kelechi Amakoh and Carolyn Logan - August 24, 2022 Among those who have heard of climate change, most say their governments – and the world – aren’t doing enough
Can Africa ‘leapfrog’ the traditional electricity model? Kangwook Han and Carolyn Logan - April 21, 2022 Slow progress on national power grids leaves many households looking to off-grid sources
Africans across 34 countries see the police as predatory, not protective Carolyn Logan - March 19, 2022 Afrobarometer’s latest surveys indicate poorer citizens are more likely than the wealthy to be pressured to pay bribes
When Africans speak out, are their governments listening? Joseph Asunka, E. Gyimah-Boadi, and Carolyn Logan - December 2, 2021 The seventh in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Are Africa’s leading democracies in trouble? Carolyn Logan and Brian Howard - November 25, 2021 The sixth 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.
China has invested deeply in Africa. We checked to see whether that is undermining democracy. Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny and Carolyn Logan - October 28, 2021 The second in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Guinea’s citizens don’t want a corrupt government. They don’t want military rule either. Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, Carolyn Logan, and Aliou Barry - September 12, 2021 Many Guineans felt their country was heading the wrong direction, Afrobarometer surveys show
South Africa’s turmoil is about more than Jacob Zuma Sibusiso Nkomo and Carolyn Logan - July 22, 2021 Afrobarometer surveys reveal the challenges facing one of the continent’s leading democracies
Africans find it hard to learn what their governments are up to. It’s no surprise many suspect corruption. Joseph Asunka and Carolyn Logan - May 20, 2021 The lack of transparency affects people’s views of government, Afrobarometer surveys find
Africans have a strong message for their traditional chiefs: Don’t tell us how to vote Luyando Mutale Katenda and Carolyn Logan - April 22, 2021 Surveys show how Africans reconcile their preference for democracy with trust for traditional leaders.
Coronavirus crisis tests social bonds in Africa Luyando Mutale Katenda, Carolyn Logan, and Aminatou Seydou - December 17, 2020 The latest Afrobarometer surveys find evidence of both unity and discrimination in 18 African countries
African citizens expect more from their lives — and their governments, Afrobarometer surveys find E. Gyimah-Boadi and Carolyn Logan - October 22, 2020 Follow our new Friday series for insights on African views on democracy, the economy, social media and other topics.
Many Malians welcomed last week’s coup, but most still prefer democracy over military rule Massa Coulibaly, E. Gyimah-Boadi, and Carolyn Logan - August 28, 2020 The 2020 Afrobarometer survey gives important insights.
Many Africans distrust their governments. How will that affect their coronavirus response? E. Gyimah-Boadi and Carolyn Logan - May 1, 2020 How governments handle the pandemic — whether with compassion or corruption — will influence attitudes for years to come.
African women have less access to the Internet than African men do. That’s a problem. Dominique Dryding, Carmen Alpin Lardies, and Carolyn Logan - March 5, 2020 On International Women’s Day, let’s consider whether all women are advancing equally.
African nations are among those most vulnerable to climate change. A new survey suggests they are also the least prepared. Edem E. Selormey and Carolyn Logan - September 22, 2019 Afrobarometer surveyed more than 45,000 people in 34 countries.
Africa’s largest public-opinion survey is under threat, but here’s what you can do about it E. Gyimah-Boadi and Carolyn Logan - September 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46038" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] An Afrobarometer interviewer conducts a survey
‘Protest is always hopeful’: Examining the third wave of popular protest in Africa Zachariah Mampilly, Kim Yi Dionne, and Adam Branch - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25936" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People waving branches celebrate
'Protest is always hopeful': Examining the third wave of popular protest in Africa - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25936" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People waving branches celebrate
Nigerians go to the polls in a tight race amid concerns about election safety, credibility Peter Lewis and Carolyn Logan - January 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20708" align="alignnone" width="620"] A Goodluck Jonathan supporter, wearing a