Tunisia’s draft constitution solidifies one-man rule Al Ali - July 8, 2022 Will Tunisia still be a democracy if the president controls the courts and legislature?
Archbishop Tutu’s radical commitment to humanity led him to criticize parties, people and institutions Carolyn E. Holmes - December 27, 2021 The beloved anti-apartheid activist demanded that the African National Congress also meet the standards of ‘ubuntu’
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
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
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
Why South Africans are protesting the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma Carolyn E. Holmes - July 13, 2021 Zuma’s brand of populism centered on providing opportunities for poor rural residents, but it was clouded by controversy
South Africa’s Zulu nation is riveted by a royal succession drama. It’s about more than who takes the throne. Sithembiso Gumbi, Janet Bellamy, and Alex Dyzenhaus - May 27, 2021 Here’s why millions of rural residents risk losing their customary land rights.
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
South Africa’s ruling party is going after corrupt leaders. That’s only half the problem. Patrick Pierson - May 5, 2021 Even low-level offices can bring wealth, so people are killing each other to gain election
Fewer Africans think taxes are legitimate. That’s a problem. Thomas Isbell and Lulu Olan’g - February 25, 2021 How citizens view taxation could be critical to government responses to emergencies such as the coronavirus
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
Mozambique’s elections saw violence, vote rigging and a landslide victory for the Frelimo party Anne Pitcher - October 23, 2019 The contested results could jeopardize an August peace deal.
How the ANC survived Jacob Zuma — and eked out a win in South Africa’s election Rod Alence and Anne Pitcher - May 15, 2019 Under Zuma, democratic institutions bent but did not break.
South Africa’s apartheid regime ended 25 years ago Evan Lieberman - April 26, 2019 Democracy has taken root with substantial success.
Can Angola’s new president get rid of corruption and revive his party’s reputation? Austin Doctor - August 3, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76305" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Angolan President João Lourenço, left, and
South Africa’s ruling party recalled President Zuma. But the ANC faces 3 big challenges. Benjamin Bradlow - February 14, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/south-africans-wait-to-see-if-zuma-will-resign/2018/02/13/8e60f47e-10df-11e8-a68c-e9374188170e_video.html On Tuesday, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party recalled
Why do nations invest in international aid? Ask Norway. And China. Nikolai Hegertun and Dan Banik - October 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this 2013 file photo, South
For now, the ANC’s support is holding steady — but that may not last. Here’s why. Grant Buckles - July 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60810" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tens of thousands of South Africans
Here are 4 reasons that South Africa’s ANC lost ground in this month’s elections Philip Martin, Nina McMurry, Evan Lieberman, and de Kadt - August 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45178" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A municipal worker dances as voters
The day mainstream media became old in South Africa Sean Jacobs and Herman Wasserman - November 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32650" align="aligncenter" width="620"] South African President Jacob Zuma delivers his address
Many in the West fear Chinese ‘aid’ to Africa. They’re wrong. Here’s why. Michael Tierney, Bradley Parks, Austin Strange, Axel Dreher, and Andreas Fuchs - October 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South African President Jacob Zuma receives
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
Restoring dignity after apartheid Laura Seay - August 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28425" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South African President Jacob Zuma addressing
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
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
A world without the West? Not so fast. Erik Voeten - November 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18147" align="aligncenter" width="634"] Leaders of the BRICS nations, from
What the new bank of BRICS is all about Raj Desai and James Vreeland - July 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13013" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Leaders of the BRICS nations,
What to expect in the 2014 South African elections Dorina Bekoe - March 20, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Thousands of health activists from 13