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...
Madagascar’s recipe for pre-election volatility: Just add locusts, bandits, and predatory...
In this article, Brian Klaas takes a look at Madagascar, arguing that whilst nothing is certain in politics, there may well be trouble ahead. Brian...
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...
Compassion vs. coercion: Protecting lives & enhancing legitimacy in COVID-19 Africa
As cases of coronavirus rise across Africa, there is growing recognition that the pandemic could evolve into a crisis not just of health and...
Deforestation and Politics in Africa: Connecting the Dots
In the latest in our popular Book Club feature, Nadia Rabesahala Horning probes the relationship between politics and deforestation in Africa, and argues that one...
Political partying and proxies: a rally two days before Madagascar votes
Here, Brian Klaas brings us an update from Antananarivo, Madagascar, two days before elections begin. If the international community thought that proxies would reduce...
International anti-corruption: On the front page vs. under the radar
Anti-corruption will make international headlines in 2021, not just with the odd scandal but also due to the UN General Assembly convening...
VIDEO: Traditional Leaders and Democracy in Africa – WATCH NOW!
Watch the inaugural joint webinar of the Institute for Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy in Africa at the University of Cape Town...
IDAP Launch Event! The importance of ideas and ideologies in Africa...
The importance of ideas & ideologies in Africa
19 JULY 2022
4:00 PM UK/Nigeria, 5:00PM...
What next for UK-Africa relations after Brexit?