Is it time to rethink how we study politics? Lahra Smith and Ankushi Mitra - September 11, 2022 ‘Decolonizing Politics’ and ‘Reconsidering Reparations’ are books that will inspire a wide range of readers.
Epidemics reveal underlying societal tensions. That was the case in Zimbabwe’s cholera outbreak, too. Emmanuel Balogun - June 12, 2020 “The Political Life of an Epidemic” is a particularly timely read.
How religion shapes Africans’ political behavior Laura Seay - June 4, 2020 “From Pews to Politics” offers unique insights
Announcing the 7th Annual TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular! Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - May 28, 2020 It’s summer, and that means we’re reading the latest and greatest books on African politics. Join us!
When poor countries build roads and schools, they are also building citizens Kim Yi Dionne - September 4, 2019 Here’s the final installment in this year’s TMC African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular
Here are the three new books you need to understand Nigeria Alexander Thurston - August 24, 2019 It’s the 11th installment of this year’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular! One’s an introduction, one explores Boko Haram and the third looks at the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
‘Strong NGOs and Weak States’ takes an intriguing look at the path of justice in Congo and South Africa Laura Seay - August 15, 2019 NGOs may wield more power than you think.
African countries are opening their borders. What does this mean for security, identity and trade? Lisa Mueller and Abhit Bhandari - August 12, 2019 People support free trade, but there are other bonds.
How did the Catholic Church respond to Africa’s decolonization? This new book explains. Laura Seay - August 7, 2019 “African Catholic” investigates the transformation of both church and politics.
This new book teaches you everything you need to know about African elections Kim Yi Dionne - August 1, 2019 Technical and demographic changes make this a timely publication.
Why South Sudan won the war but lost the peace Laura Seay - July 25, 2019 Peter Martell’s book on South Sudan is a must-read.
‘Digital Democracy’ delivers a powerful read on politics and social media in Africa Kim Yi Dionne - July 19, 2019 The Internet makes it possible for citizens to react to unfolding events in real time.
‘Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War’ looks at new players and old powers in Africa’s conflicts Anna Mwaba - July 11, 2019 Author Elizabeth Schmidt tackles important questions on foreign intervention in one accessible text.
There’s a new way to understand vigilantism in South Africa Kim Yi Dionne - June 28, 2019 ‘Contradictions of Democracy’ is an accessible, compelling read about an important subject.
Amílcar Cabral’s life as a Pan-Africanist, anti-colonial revolutionary still inspires Kim Yi Dionne - June 20, 2019 He was a prolific scholar — and also masterminded the end of Portuguese rule in two African nations
New survey report raises alarms for freedom of speech in Malawi as protests loom Kim Yi Dionne - December 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67093" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Bike taxi operators wait for work
Kenyans’ support for democracy and rule of law offers hope despite electoral upheaval Winnie Mitullah and Abel Oyuke - October 27, 2017 The day after an unprecedented presidential election rerun with a
Zimbabwe created a new ministry to monitor social media. But most Zimbabweans don’t want government monitoring. Kim Yi Dionne and Chipo Dendere - October 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65161" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Pastor Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean activist,
Here are three things we can learn from public opinion data about next week’s election in Liberia Kim Yi Dionne - October 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64623" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An election campaign billboard for presidential
Ugandan lawmakers brawl over bill on presidential age limit. Here’s what citizens think. Kim Yi Dionne - September 29, 2017 A debate over a bill in Uganda’s parliament Tuesday turned
Learning from three African presidents Laura Seay - August 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61871" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] (Laura Seay)[/caption] Full disclosure: I am
Did Congo’s crisis just get a lot worse? Philip Roessler and Harry Verhoeven - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53587" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Congo police forces clash with civilians
Here’s how the Ebola outbreak shaped citizens’ opinions of Liberia’s government Kim Yi Dionne - January 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52515" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past a billboard
What will Ghanaians expect from their new president? Sarah Brierley and George Ofosu - January 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52113" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A supporter in Accra celebrates the
Only 7 percent of citizens in this African country feel free to join political organizations Kim Yi Dionne - December 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51384" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Swaziland flags on display among art
The poor are more vulnerable to bribery in Africa. Here’s why. Kim Yi Dionne - December 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51024" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A Ugandan anti-corruption sign, pictured in
Do Africans still want democracy? This new report gives a qualified yes. Robert Mattes and Michael Bratton - November 25, 2016 [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. Kim Yi Dionne - November 4, 2016 [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. Kim Yi Dionne - October 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48262" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Two men speak on a street in Monrovia,
The opposite of Brexit: African Union launches an all-Africa passport Anne Frugé - July 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38201" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Africa, from space. (NASA)[/caption] On June
J.K. Rowling got in trouble for how she talks about Africa. Here’s why she may have been right. Henry Farrell and Chris Blattman - February 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35299" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Did Voldemort threaten Uagadou, the African