Even with laws, access to information is a work in progress
Across Africa, few citizens are confident they could actually get a look at government budgets and contracts.
Africa’s message to COP28: Take action now on climate change
Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries show citizens want immediate measures to mitigate climate-related threats.
Malawi’s VP was arrested for corruption. There’s more to the story.
Malawians have seen tensions between their presidents and VPs before. They may be somewhat cynical about government attempts to fight corruption.
In El Salvador and elsewhere, leaders find ways to break term limits
When leaders bend the rules to stay in power, it’s a red flag for democracy
As Climate Week 2022 begins, Africans want action, research finds
Among those who have heard of climate change, most say their governments – and the world – aren’t doing enough
Kenya’s democracy needs more than campaigns to end vote-buying
Voters attending rallies often expect to receive T-shirts, small amounts of money or other gifts
Can Africa ‘leapfrog’ the traditional electricity model?
Slow progress on national power grids leaves many households looking to off-grid sources
Is Africa losing ground in the battle for water and sanitation?
Afrobarometer surveys show citizens expect their governments to do more
When Africans speak out, are their governments listening?
The seventh in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Long-serving African presidents say the people want them to stay on. Is that true?
The third in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa.
Do Africans want democracy — and do they think they’re getting it?
The first in Afrobarometer’s special African democracy summit series.
Does funding help encourage women to run for legislative office?
Research explains when political financing works — and when it doesn’t
5 things to know about the instability in eastern Congo
Young Congolese want the government to step up against the increasing militant violence.
Chinese investment in Africa involves more than megaprojects. Private enterprises also are making their mark.
We looked at the impact of private Chinese investments in seven countries
Fewer Africans think taxes are legitimate. That’s a problem.
How citizens view taxation could be critical to government responses to emergencies such as the coronavirus
Africans want elections, but fewer believe they work
Faith in electoral accountability has declined in the past decade
Coronavirus crisis tests social bonds in Africa
The latest Afrobarometer surveys find evidence of both unity and discrimination in 18 African countries
Africans are embracing digital media, but they’re wary of the downsides
Afrobarometer surveys also reveal that there’s still a digital divide
U.S.-China competition may be a win-win for Africa
Afrobarometer surveys find many Africans approve of U.S. and Chinese investment in the continent.
Malawians elected a new president in Tuesday’s historic election
Independent judges and street protests paved the way for the ouster of the unpopular incumbent.
Trump wants to defund the World Health Organization. That could hurt health partnerships in Africa.
Here’s why these collaborations help U.S. strategic goals.
Millions of Africans lack access to clean water. This makes coronavirus a bigger threat.
Today is World Water Day. Here’s what we learned.
African women have less access to the Internet than African men do. That’s a problem.
On International Women’s Day, let’s consider whether all women are advancing equally.
The coronavirus is about to hit Africa. Here are the big challenges.
Many Africans don’t trust the health system. That complicates the response.
A Malawi court just ordered a do-over presidential election. Here’s what you need to know.
Months of investigations and protests about election tampering led to this historic ruling.
The U.N. has a cash crunch. Almost a third of members have yet to pay their 2019 dues.
This isn’t the first time the U.S. has been slow to chip in
African nations are among those most vulnerable to climate change. A new survey suggests they are also the least prepared.
Afrobarometer surveyed more than 45,000 people in 34 countries.
This new book teaches you everything you need to know about African elections
Technical and demographic changes make this a timely publication.
New Afrobarometer data shows Africans want elections — especially if they bring change at the top
That’s what Sudan’s protesters are risking their lives for. They’re not alone in their demands.
This gripping memoir tells the story of a girl — and South Africa — coming of age
Msimang’s stories teach readers about race and racism, how one’s political ideology shifts, and about contemporary South African political history.
How Huawei could survive Trump
In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
Millions of Malawians go to the polls tomorrow. Will they vote for change?
The outsider candidate is promising to ‘drain the swamp.’
Pete Buttigieg argues against free college. This is why progressives can’t agree about subsidizing tuition.
What is a college education for, and who benefits from it?
Why does Malawi have 1,331 candidates running for 193 seats in parliament?
To fix democracies, you have to pay attention to the primaries’ integrity, too.
What’s behind the wave of protests in Africa?
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Why campaigns to stop child marriage can backfire
The #MeToo movement has helped create a global spotlight on campaigns
On World AIDS Day, why the politics of AIDS is so important
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China is offering ‘no strings attached aid’ to Africa. Here’s what that means.
[caption id="attachment_77825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, attends
Are protests in Africa politically or economically motivated? This new book has answers.
[caption id="attachment_77099" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters surround a bonfire on a
This is why global AIDS interventions fail
[caption id="attachment_75592" align="aligncenter" width="333"] (Cambridge University Press)[/caption] On Monday, the
Announcing the 5th annual TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular
As is our tradition for Memorial Day weekend here at
New survey report raises alarms for freedom of speech in Malawi as protests loom
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It’s World AIDS Day. Who actually needs more AIDS awareness?
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Buhari has been gone for months. The last Nigerian president absent this long died in office.
[caption id="attachment_61484" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man in Lagos, Nigeria, reads
When the U.S. funds global health, other countries do too
[caption id="attachment_12934" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Health workers take blood samples for
Here’s how the Ebola outbreak shaped citizens’ opinions of Liberia’s government
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What will Ghanaians expect from their new president?
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The 2016 TMC Holiday Gift Guide
[caption id="attachment_51518" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Sock monkey. (Laura Seay)[/caption] It’s the
Only 7 percent of citizens in this African country feel free to join political organizations
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The poor are more vulnerable to bribery in Africa. Here’s why.
[caption id="attachment_51024" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A Ugandan anti-corruption sign, pictured in
9 things you should know about Ghana’s election
[caption id="attachment_50817" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walk past election campaign
The Trump/Pence administration will likely switch sides on global LGBT rights
[caption id="attachment_50145" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A masked Kenyan supporter of the
Do Africans still want democracy? This new report gives a qualified yes.
[caption id="attachment_50077" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A member of the Economic Freedom
Can your spouse help you get elected? Here’s what data from Africa say.
[caption id="attachment_48948" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Melania Trump shakes hands with former
Liberia has an important transition of power on the horizon. Here’s a preview.
[caption id="attachment_48262" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Two men speak on a street in Monrovia,
Malawians are missing their president. The last time that happened, the president was dead.
[caption id="attachment_47813" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Billboards of Malawi President Peter Mutharika
Here’s one way to prevent election violence in Africa
[caption id="attachment_3809" align="aligncenter" width="720"] An exhibit honors Nelson Mandela in
The North Carolina bathroom bill could trigger a health crisis among transgender youth, research shows
[caption id="attachment_39221" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Two protesters hold up signs against
Weary professors give up, concede that Africa is a country
[caption id="attachment_38201" align="aligncenter" width="4868"] Africa, from space. (NASA)[/caption] After years
More and more, presidents govern with a coalition. Here are the pluses and minuses.
[caption id="attachment_37143" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators demand the impeachment of Brazil's
This one graph shows the biggest threat to LGBT rights in Malawi
[caption id="attachment_36481" align="aligncenter" width="640"] In Malawi, homosexuality is officially a
Here are 4 reasons why Mozambique isn’t a post-war success story
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Should South Africa have arrested Sudan's president?
[caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan’s president?
[caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Are efforts to limit presidential power in Africa working?
[caption id="attachment_21266" align="alignnone" width="620"] A campaign poster for incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan
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
As thousands protest against term limit extension in Burkina Faso, will other African presidents take note?
On Tuesday, protesters in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second city,
AFRICOM’s Ebola response and the militarization of humanitarian aid
President Obama announced last week an expanded U.S. response to
Why Malawi’s election surprised us, even if the outcome was unsurprising
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Why there’s no winner in Malawi’s election
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Why there's no winner in Malawi's election
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On the eve of Malawi’s election
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On the eve of Malawi's election
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What influence do women wield in African governments?
Kim Yi Dionne: This post is the second in a
Hillary in 2016? Not so fast
[caption id="attachment_3629" align="aligncenter" width="606"] (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)[/caption] Kim Yi Dionne:
What you should know about Malawi’s upcoming elections
In less than a month, millions of Malawians will vote
One female president won’t stop sexual violence
A guest post by Patrick Adams featured on Nicholas Kristof’s
Five things you probably didn’t know about African politics today
Though much of the media attention on Africa highlights conflict,
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