Democracy in Africa

In this post, Sam Sturgis argues that as Africa is embarking on an urban revolution,  African cities are right to want a seat at...

In the latest of our 'New Year, New Questions' series, Marco Di Nunzio draws on his research on Ethiopia to highlight the need to rethink...

Earlier this year, we heard about the situation facing LGBT citizens in Zambia. Could you give us a brief update of the situation on the ground?  While...

In this article, Jelmer Kamstra and Luuk Knippenberg introduce their recent research into NGOs and democracy in Ghana. They argue that NGOs in the...

In this blog, Clive Gabay gives us a taste of his recent research into Joyce Banda's rise and rule, which is published in full...

In this blog, Elmond Bandauko from the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute looks at the divisions that are currently defining politics in Zimbabwe. The ZDI is...

In this post, Sophia Moestrup analyses the repercussions of the local elections held at the end of June in Senegal. This post originally appeared...

Continuing our series on Rwanda, Andrea Purdekova explores the Itorero re'Igihugu program that seeks to provide 'civic education' to Rwandans across the country. She...

Continuing our series on Rwanda, Pritish Behuria takes a look at Rwanda's industrial policy. Economics has played an important role in reflecting and shaping...

In this post Jeffrey Smith explores Robert Mugabe's time in office, and its impact on the politics and development of Zimbabwe. Jeffrey is an...