Malawi Archives

U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.

Jennifer McCoy, Rachel Beatty Riedl, Kenneth Roberts, and Murat Somer - March 31, 2025

A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.

Kelechi Amakoh - March 26, 2025

Playing songs from Bob Marley to Master KG, African politicians use music to energize voters.

Carolyn Logan and Rorisang Lekalake - August 12, 2024

Afrobarometer data show citizens want more democratic governance than they’re getting.

Kim Yi Dionne - July 5, 2024

Lessons in resistance and resilience.

Kim Yi Dionne - May 10, 2024

A crowd-sourced list of scholarly works on politics and motherhood.

Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz, Komi Amewunou, and Kelechi Amakoh - May 7, 2024

Lack of internet access leaves many without information on economic opportunities, health, and education.

Erik Voeten, Kim Yi Dionne, and Ken Opalo - April 29, 2024

Experts unpack Africa's recent coups and democratic resilience.

Sophie Sunderland and Joseph Asunka - April 19, 2024

Across Africa, few citizens are confident they could actually get a look at government budgets and contracts.

Alfred Kwadzo Torsu and Matthias Krönke - November 29, 2023

Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries show citizens want immediate measures to mitigate climate-related threats.

Kim Yi Dionne - November 27, 2022

Malawians have seen tensions between their presidents and VPs before. They may be somewhat cynical about government attempts to fight corruption.