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Effective foreign assistance can build a safer, more trusting world Jacob S. Lewis - March 28, 2025 Here’s what we learned about pro-democracy efforts in Zimbabwe.
Good Playlist: Hear the songs shaping Africa’s elections ▶️ Kelechi Amakoh - March 26, 2025 Playing songs from Bob Marley to Master KG, African politicians use music to energize voters.
Trump’s push to exit the WHO could impact global disease control Christopher Clary and Catherine Z. Worsnop - February 4, 2025 A Good Chat on what you need to know about the potential U.S. withdrawal and its consequences.
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 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.
What do Africans think about the proposed East African Federation? Mercy Kaburu and Carolyn Logan - September 9, 2022 An Afrobarometer survey suggests citizens aren’t aware of the plans for regional integration
Africans across 34 countries see the police as predatory, not protective Carolyn Logan - March 19, 2022 Afrobarometer’s latest surveys indicate poorer citizens are more likely than the wealthy to be pressured to pay bribes
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
Is Africa losing ground in the battle for water and sanitation? Daniel Armah-Attoh - January 27, 2022 Afrobarometer surveys show citizens expect their governments to do more