Join the new “Ideas in African Politics” Network now!
You are invited to join a new research network study of the history and impact of African political thought. The name for...
Diversifying Africa’s militaries may be the key to successful democratization
The plight of African democracy is worsening. Global trends toward democratic backsliding have not spared the continent with incumbent leaders violating constitutional...
Russian mercenaries in Africa: Central African Republic and beyond
The assignment was tough but do-able. The brief: to shoot a documentary film about the activities of the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian mercenary...
AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES & AFRICA – LAUNCH & INTRO!
Here at Democracy in Africa we are delighted to be launching one of our Special Issues, this time looking at the question...
Russia in Africa – Undermining democracy through elite capture
To gain insight into Russia’s governance model in Africa, one only need look at the experience of the Central African Republic. Russian...
#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...
African Peace – Regional Norms from the OAU to the AU
The global order is constantly evolving, and more recent debates about the nature of this change have highlighted the ascendency of emerging...
The Impact of COVID19 on Food Security in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of economies globally. Here in Africa, the crisis has drastically impacted food security. Supply chains, food and...
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...
Authoritarian Africa – Watch the Video of Fromagehomme’s new book!
DiA's very own Fromagehomme (aka Prof Nic Cheeseman) has a new book out with Dr Jonathan Fisher called Authoritarian Africa: Repression, Resistance and the...
What next for UK-Africa relations after Brexit?