Africans want consensual democracy – why is that reality so hard...
It has become common to argue that most Africans are not that committed to democracy. Commentators often suggest that Africans care more...
#BookClub: Dissidents and Democracy in Africa
Any article proposing possible ways to create durable and equitable democracies in Africa should be humble in its goals. A cursory glance...
#Book Club: Repression, Polarization, and the Arab Spring 10 Years On
In December 2010, protests that would serve as the catalyst for the Arab Spring uprisings began in Sidi Bou Zid, a small...
The Continent – brilliant free African journalism
The Continent is a brilliant new venture from Simon Allison and the team at Mail&Guardian. It brings together fantastic writing from African journalists across...
Algerians reclaim and own their history, forcing leadership change
People power seems to be on the rise, overthrowing a leader in Algeria and rocking the authoritarian regime in Sudan. But what are the...
DIA Book Club: Human Rights in Africa
We are pleased to present a new feature on the DIA website. The DIA Book Club is a forum for some of the most...
What next for UK-Africa relations after Brexit?