In citizens’ assessments, most African police forces come up short Matthias Krönke, Thomas Isbell, and Makanga Ronald Kakumba - March 22, 2024 From protests to traffic stops, negative experiences often mark the public’s views of police professionalism.
Can ECOWAS convince Burkina Faso to return to civilian rule? Madeline Fleishman and Jori Breslawski - October 14, 2022 Afrobarometer polls show strong support for the regional economic bloc. But protesters in Burkina Faso pushed back against ECOWAS diplomacy efforts.
In El Salvador and elsewhere, leaders find ways to break term limits Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - October 3, 2022 When leaders bend the rules to stay in power, it’s a red flag for democracy
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
How this wave of African coups differs from previous ones Maggie Dwyer and Erica De Bruin - February 25, 2022 To maintain power, military leaders are likely to turn to elections
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
Africa’s leaders often welcome Chinese private investment. How do African citizens feel? Xiaonan Wang, Margaret Pearson, and John McCauley - December 9, 2021 New research on over 400 projects shows how these investments can backfire politically.
Are coups really contagious? Salah Ben Hammou and Jonathan Powell - November 21, 2021 The international reaction to a coup attempt may matter more than you think
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.
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
Don’t expect regional organizations to rein in coups Emmanuel Balogun and Aarie Glas - July 13, 2021 Here’s why ASEAN and ECOWAS stumbled after recent coups in Mali and Myanmar.
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
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.
Africa launched its free trade zone in January. Here’s what Africans think about economic integration. Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny and Jaynisha Patel - March 25, 2021 Protectionism ranks high with many Africans, new survey results show
Africans want elections, but fewer believe they work Mavis Zupork Dome and Fredline M'Cormack-Hale - February 11, 2021 Faith in electoral accountability has declined in the past decade
Africans think their governments aren’t fighting corruption hard enough Christiaan Keulder - January 28, 2021 But they fear punishment if they speak up against it
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
Ivory Coast reelected its president. Opposition candidates boycotted the voting. Tyson Roberts - December 2, 2020 The election reflected political rivalries that date back 30 years.
A covid-19 vaccine might be tough to distribute in countries at war Jori Breslawski - November 12, 2020 Misinformation is just one of the challenges
Nigerians are protesting police abuses. How do citizens of other African countries view the police? Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny and Brian Howard - November 5, 2020 Afrobarometer surveys reveal where people are less likely to trust the police
Presidents who threaten election violence lose votes Stephanie Burchard - November 2, 2020 What can research on Africa tell us about the U.S.?
Guinea’s president claims he won reelection. Thousands of Guineans disagree. Lisa Mueller - October 30, 2020 Electoral protests in Africa rarely end up ousting an incumbent who defies term limits
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.
How can African governments persuade citizens to follow coronavirus guidelines? Allison Grossman - April 17, 2020 The right messengers matter
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.
How Huawei could survive Trump Jordan Link - June 9, 2019 In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
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
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
60 years later, are colonial-era laws holding Africa back? Ryan Briggs and Maya Berinzon - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52661" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, left, takes
Two years ago, Ebola became a public health emergency. Here are 5 lessons for fighting Zika Amy Patterson - August 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40344" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People pass a an Ebola awareness
Will Turkey’s coup attempt prompt others nearby? Jonathan Powell and Curtis Bell - July 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44724" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Riot police secure a police station
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
How to understand the complicated history of ‘go back to Africa’ Fodei Batty - April 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38201" align="aligncenter" width="4868"] Africa, from space. (NASA)[/caption] The pejorative
Are coups good for democracy? Joseph Wright, George Derpanopoulos, Erica Frantz, and Barbara Geddes - February 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36170" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptians marked the fifth anniversary of
Three lessons from Ebola can help us fight the Zika virus Maryam Deloffre - February 14, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35717" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A member of the Brazilian Air
The most interesting thing about Côte d’Ivoire’s election was that it wasn’t interesting Tyson Roberts - November 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32664" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People line up outside a polling station
Can we compare the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Bamako? Gregory Mann and Andrew Lebovich - November 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32540" align="aligncenter" width="908"] French police outside the Radisson Blu
5 things you should know about Guinea’s (peaceful!) election Tyson Roberts - October 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30861" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters of Guinea President Alpha Conde
Is 'China in Africa' something to fear? Laura Seay - July 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] South African President
Is ‘China in Africa’ something to fear? W. French - July 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] South African President
Why proposed WHO reforms aren’t enough to deal with the next epidemic Jeremy Youde - May 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25306" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Will the World Health Organization be
Taking stock of 'good coups' in Africa - May 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Taking stock of ‘good coups’ in Africa Sebastian Elischer - May 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Are African peacekeepers prone to mutiny? Maggie Dwyer - March 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23071" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An African Union (AU) peacekeeper walks
Who has responsibility for Ebola? The IMF, the West, or unpleasant accounting? Chris Blattman - January 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19849" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] People hold up signs as they
The IMF’s influence on poor countries’ health systems – and Ebola, explained Martin McKee, Lawrence King, and Alexander Kentikelenis - January 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19796" align="alignnone" width="620"] A vulture flies off as others
5 things you should read before saying the IMF is blameless in the 2014 Ebola outbreak Kim Yi Dionne and Adia Benton - January 5, 2015 Last week, Chris Blattman asked in his post, “Did the
Did the International Monetary Fund help make the Ebola crisis? Chris Blattman - December 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19619" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] An Ebola sign placed in front
They know it’s Christmas Laura Seay - November 17, 2014 Today marks the release of a new version of "Do
They know it's Christmas Laura Seay - November 17, 2014 Today marks the release of a new version of "Do
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,
It’s Columbus Day. Let’s talk about geography (and Ebola). Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - October 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16722" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Map created by SafariBookings.com to show
It's Columbus Day. Let's talk about geography (and Ebola). - October 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16722" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Map created by SafariBookings.com to show
AFRICOM’s Ebola response and the militarization of humanitarian aid Laura Seay, Ryan McDaniel, and Kim Yi Dionne - September 25, 2014 President Obama announced last week an expanded U.S. response to
Pundits panicking about Ebola hurt cause they mean to help Kim Yi Dionne and Adia Benton - September 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15071" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Laurie Garrett, former journalist and current
Fighting Ebola, Liberia’s ‘Invisible Rebel’ Leah Breen - August 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15012" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Women pray for an end of
Fighting Ebola, Liberia's 'Invisible Rebel' Leah Breen - August 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15012" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Women pray for an end of
Can the World Health Organization lead? Do we want it to? Jeremy Youde - August 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14220" align="alignnone" width="620"] World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Margaret
Ebola, research ethics, and the ZMapp serum Laura Seay - August 6, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14141" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Nigerian health official displays a
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
Why West African governments are struggling in response to Ebola Kim Yi Dionne - July 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12934" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Health workers take blood samples for
What prompts violence against refugees? Kwamena Onoma - July 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12420" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The small towns of Kentzou, Garoua-Boulai
Would an ICC referral have helped Syria? Kate Cronin-Furman - May 22, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Vitaly Churkin (C), Russian Ambassador
Epistemic Closure among French Socialists Erik Voeten - May 19, 2011 According to a poll, 57% of the French public and
Election Reports and Political Science Joshua Tucker - September 14, 2009 One of the goals of the Monkey Cage is to
Comparativists with policy chops Henry Farrell - April 16, 2009 Chris Blattman "has one":http://chrisblattman.blogspot.com/2009/04/best-civil-war-study-youve-never-read.html. bq. Today I'm teaching, among other