Africa’s message to COP28: Take action now on climate change Alfred Kwadzo Torsu and Matthias Krönke - November 29, 2023 Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries show citizens want immediate measures to mitigate climate-related threats.
Is the new U.K. prime minister a paragon of immigrant success? Rina Agarwala - December 8, 2022 Rishi Sunak credits his hard-working family for the foundations of his career. But government policies may play a bigger role in immigrant successes.
Ethiopia’s peace may depend on post-conflict plans for Tigray soldiers Sally Sharif - November 18, 2022 Successfully demobilizing and reintegrating rebels could help Ethiopia avoid further conflict, research shows
Why did Kenyans elect Ruto as president? Susanne D. Mueller - August 23, 2022 What looks superficially like a normal election was filled with contradictions, intrigue, double-crossing and surprise shifts in ethnic loyalties
Three things to know about Kenya’s elections tomorrow Kathleen Klaus and Jane (Mango) Angar - August 7, 2022 For one thing, ethnicity might matter less – and class more – than in the past.
Kenya’s democracy needs more than campaigns to end vote-buying Prisca Jöst and Ellen Lust - August 4, 2022 Voters attending rallies often expect to receive T-shirts, small amounts of money or other gifts
3 books offer deep dive into Kenyan politics Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - July 29, 2021 This week’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular examines bureaucratic wrangling, the links between land and violence, and refugee life
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries Kristin Michelitch and Jeremy Horowitz - June 24, 2021 How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?
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
These two African railway megaprojects tell us a lot about China’s development model Maria Adele Carrai - March 4, 2021 Surprisingly, local rules matter more than Chinese government guidelines