Is Africa losing ground in the battle for water and sanitation? Daniel Armah-Attoh - January 27, 2022 Afrobarometer surveys show citizens expect their governments to do more
Half of Biden’s ambassador positions are vacant. Here’s why that matters. Matt Malis - December 7, 2021 An acting official can’t do the job as effectively as a confirmed ambassador.
Chad’s president lived and died by the gun. Will the country shift away from militarized rule? Marielle Debos - May 7, 2021 Chad has a long history of armed conflicts. That doesn’t mean it’s a country of warriors.
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
West Africans welcome strong government action against covid-19. But many still don’t trust their government. Aminatou Seydou - April 8, 2021 Afrobarometer surveys reveal concerns about covid-related corruption, equitable assistance and power grabs by politicians.
Senegal’s violent protests reveal that its long-stable democracy is fragile, after all Kamissa Camara - March 31, 2021 Yet again, courts have jailed one of the president’s political rivals.
Don’t believe the hype about China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in Africa Lina Benabdallah - March 4, 2021 Chinese medical experts have been sharing expertise and assistance throughout Africa for decades.
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.
Here’s how Madagascar’s leaders could end their country’s long history of civil conflict Velomahanina Tahinjanahary Razakamaharavo - July 3, 2019 My research found which kinds of peace negotiations work — and which lead to more upheaval.
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
Are protests in Africa politically or economically motivated? This new book has answers. Kim Yi Dionne - August 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77099" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters surround a bonfire on a
Xi Jinping is visiting Africa this week. Here’s why China is such a popular development partner. Deborah Bräutigam - July 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Well-wishers holding flags wait for the
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
The United Nations set an ambitious education goal. Why did it fail in Congo? De Herdt and Kristof Titeca - June 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41779" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Marceline Bauma, 8, center, copies her
Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, just got a life sentence for crimes he committed in the 1980s Oumar Ba - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41445" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, leaving
It’s a #SuperSunday in Africa, with elections being held in Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar Kim Yi Dionne - March 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37537" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A woman looks at the list
This is what citizens say is needed to end Mali’s insecurity Jaimie Bleck, Guindo Sidiki, and Abdoulaye Dembele - November 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32660" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People stand near the Radisson hotel
Why is terror Islamist? Steven Fish - January 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20587" align="alignnone" width="620"] This image made from a video
What ordinary Africans might want prioritized during U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Kim Yi Dionne - August 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13977" align="aligncenter" width="654"] President Obama participates in a joint