Is Africa losing ground in the battle for water and sanitation?
Afrobarometer surveys show citizens expect their governments to do more
Benin’s militant problem may worsen after last month’s election
The government focused on weeding out political opponents in recent years, rather than combating extremist and criminal groups
Africa launched its free trade zone in January. Here’s what Africans think about economic integration.
Protectionism ranks high with many Africans, new survey results show
Africa has started vaccinating against the coronavirus. But do citizens trust their governments on vaccine safety?
New Afrobarometer surveys help explain vaccine reluctance in five West African countries
The International Criminal Court just elected a new chief prosecutor. Here’s what you need to know.
The ICC’s future will rest on the new prosecutor’s success in opening, trying and closing cases — and being fair
Africans think their governments aren’t fighting corruption hard enough
But they fear punishment if they speak up against it
Are African governments doing enough to help young people? Here’s what Afrobarometer surveys reveal.
Job creation is citizens’ top priority — and they’re willing to pay for it.
Africans are embracing digital media, but they’re wary of the downsides
Afrobarometer surveys also reveal that there’s still a digital divide
Ivory Coast reelected its president. Opposition candidates boycotted the voting.
The election reflected political rivalries that date back 30 years.
‘States of Justice’ asks tough questions about the International Criminal Court
Oumar Ba’s new book illuminates the relationship between African governments and the ICC
How can African governments persuade citizens to follow coronavirus guidelines?
The right messengers matter
Russia wants more influence in Africa. It’s using disinformation to get there.
Facebook says the oligarch behind the Internet Research Agency is involved.
African countries are opening their borders. What does this mean for security, identity and trade?
People support free trade, but there are other bonds.
‘Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War’ looks at new players and old powers in Africa’s conflicts
Author Elizabeth Schmidt tackles important questions on foreign intervention in one accessible text.
Dangerous skin bleaching has become a public health crisis. Corporate marketing lies behind it.
As a result, when African nations ban bleaching products, the bans will probably backfire
How Huawei could survive Trump
In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
In Liberia, the U.N. mission helped restore confidence in the rule of law
When civil war ended in 2003, few Liberians trusted the government to protect them.
Demand for Congo’s cobalt is on the rise. So is the scrutiny of mining practices.
Congo’s contested elections in December resulted in the country’s first
The International Criminal Court just acquitted the former Ivory Coast president. What happens now?
[caption id="attachment_82866" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo
Côte d’Ivoire’s president announced an amnesty program. Is this the end of a ‘victor’s peace’?
[caption id="attachment_76742" align="alignleft" width="982"] Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara addresses
Why do some elections in Africa turn violent?
[caption id="attachment_66541" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jubilee Party supporters cheer Nov. 20
How much have development strategies changed in Africa since independence? It depends.
[caption id="attachment_61539" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki (left), former prime
No, al-Shabab is not deadlier than Boko Haram. Here are better numbers.
[caption id="attachment_61248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Somali soldiers stand guard at the
Is Ivory Coast seeing a second ‘economic miracle’?
[caption id="attachment_60876" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President of the Islamic Development Bank
Announcing the Fourth Annual TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular
[caption id="attachment_58821" align="alignright" width="1024"] Selected titles from the 2017 TMC
When is a warlord better than no warlord?
[caption id="attachment_39929" align="aligncenter" width="2366"] The United Nations headquarters in New
Middle East regimes are using ‘moderate’ Islam to stay in power
[caption id="attachment_54789" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A day before Pope Francis celebrated
People like the International Criminal Court — as long as it targets other problems in other countries
[caption id="attachment_52689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of former Ivory Coast president
The events in Ivory Coast last week were a textbook case of mutiny
[caption id="attachment_52296" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Soldiers involved in a mutiny on
Here’s how African leaders stage ‘constitutional coups’: They tweak the constitution to stay in power.
[caption id="attachment_46354" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People wait outside a polling station
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights
[caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Did the IMF actually ease up on structural adjustment? Here’s what the data say.
[caption id="attachment_41400" align="alignnone" width="960"] Protesters in the northern Greek port
Here’s one way to prevent election violence in Africa
[caption id="attachment_3809" align="aligncenter" width="720"] An exhibit honors Nelson Mandela in
4 things you should know about Niger’s recent elections
[caption id="attachment_39161" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A banner of Niger's newly elected
Last week, the International Criminal Court convicted a war criminal. And that revealed one of the ICC’s weaknesses.
Last week, the International Criminal Court read its judgment in
6 things you need to know about Côte d’Ivoire in the wake of Sunday’s attack
[caption id="attachment_37196" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A soldier comforts an injured boy
Who is Laurent Gbagbo, and why is he on trial at the ICC?
[caption id="attachment_35256" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Côte d'Ivoire president Laurent Gbagbo
The most interesting thing about Côte d’Ivoire’s election was that it wasn’t interesting
[caption id="attachment_32664" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People line up outside a polling station
Can an economic boom ensure peaceful elections in Côte d’Ivoire?
[caption id="attachment_30856" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man walks past a RHDP
This is what you need to know about xenophobia and this Sunday’s elections in Côte d’Ivoire.
[caption id="attachment_30820" align="aligncenter" width="982"] This photo taken on October 27,
Here are five lessons for writing a constitution that can help prevent violence
[caption id="attachment_30393" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Tanzanian prime minister and presidential
Is the International Criminal Court really targeting black men?
[caption id="attachment_26085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) arrives
Taking stock of ‘good coups’ in Africa
[caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Taking stock of 'good coups' in Africa
[caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Jobs and jail might not keep young men out of crime, but how about therapy?
[caption id="attachment_23800" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Liberian security forces blockade an area
Are African peacekeepers prone to mutiny?
[caption id="attachment_23071" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An African Union (AU) peacekeeper walks
How the West selectively promotes democracy through sanctions
[caption id="attachment_20012" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of President Nicolas Maduro
Four reasons why Burkina Faso’s long-ruling dictator fell
[caption id="attachment_17927" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Former President of Burkina Faso, Blaise
Vibrant democracies emerging from power vacuums give hope for Burkina Faso
[caption id="attachment_17760" align="alignnone" width="620"] Opposition supporters, one holding up a
Burkina Faso: Leading a wave or joining the club?
[caption id="attachment_17553" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Burkina Faso's Lt. Col. Yacouba Isaac
Ebola, research ethics, and the ZMapp serum
[caption id="attachment_14141" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Nigerian health official displays a
Are conflicts over citizenship inevitable in Africa?
This is the fourth installment of TMC’s African Politics Summer Reading
The (de) Gaulle of it: Fractious French attitude and its twitchy national team
[caption id="attachment_11256" align="aligncenter" width="400" special=""] Charles De Gaulle (Office of
World Cup participation increases state aggression
This is the second post in our series on politics,
Recognition for jurisdiction: A bold move to end impunity for the atrocities in Syria
[caption id="attachment_9731" align="aligncenter" width="300" special=""] Maraat al-Numan, Syria (Photo credit:
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