Howard W. French Archives

‘Born in Blackness’ is a compelling, unforgettable read

Laura Seay - June 9, 2022

In the first book in this year’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, journalist Howard French shows how European explorers’ curiosity about a wealthy African king shaped the modern world

Announcing the ninth African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular!

Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - June 2, 2022

Join us in reading some of the latest books on African politics

Here’s a different take on Boko Haram and extremism in Africa

Kim Yi Dionne - June 22, 2018

[caption id="attachment_45643" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This woman and girl escaped their Boko

Do-gooders, do no harm: What are the best — and worst — ways to help those mired in international conflicts?

Laura Seay and Alex de Waal - July 17, 2015

In today's hyper-connected world, it's easier than ever for those who

Should we call Africa homophobic?

Kim Yi Dionne - July 10, 2015

[caption id="attachment_27234" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Members of the anti-gay caucus chant

Is 'China in Africa' something to fear?

Laura Seay and Howard W. French - July 3, 2015

Should the West fear China's growing influence on the African

Is ‘China in Africa’ something to fear?

Howard W. French - July 3, 2015

[caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] South African President

The second annual TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular

Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - June 4, 2015

[caption id="attachment_25677" align="aligncenter" width="600"] " Africa Uprising," by Adam Branch

Who protests determines how police respond

Kim Yi Dionne - August 14, 2014

[caption id="attachment_14451" align="alignnone" width="620"] Police stand watch Aug. 13 as

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