It’s International Women’s Day. How much power do women have around the globe? Farida Jalalzai - March 7, 2022 When women take political leadership positions, beware the backlash
Chinese firms — and African labor — are building Africa’s infrastructure Frangton Chiyemura - April 1, 2021 The research shows Chinese companies hire large numbers of local employees
Why is once-peaceful Tanzania detaining journalists, arresting schoolgirls and killing opposition leaders? Rachael McLellan - November 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80871" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tanzanian President John Magufuli holds up
The key to Kenya’s close election: the power of partisanship Victor Rateng, Leonardo Arriola, and Donghyun Choi - August 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61985" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters chant during a campaign rally
It’s not just a rapper’s arrest that should raise alarms about authoritarianism in Tanzania Constantine Manda - March 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55968" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man in Arusha, Tanzania, reads
Tanzania loves its new anti-corruption president. Why is he shutting down media outlets? Ruth Carlitz and Constantine Manda - January 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34693" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tanzania's new President Magufuli has been
In Zanzibar, democracy, peace and unity are at stake after annulled elections Keith Weghorst - November 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31576" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tanzanian riot police stand guard as
Will elections steer Tanzania in a new direction? Sterling Roop and Keith Weghorst - October 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30919" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A bajaji driver waits in traffic