March 19
Nigeria: The Ride of Their Lives
More than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning. Read more »
March 04
Chad: Chad's 'Democratic' Transition
In assessing Chad's upcoming elections, the junta's actions should speak louder than their words. Read more »
February 29
Guinea: Guinea's Junta Feels the Heat
As external actors seem to lessen pressure on West Africa's juntas, Guineans register their discontent with military governance. Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Democracy Deferred in Senegal
President Macky Sall's decision to postpone Senegal's elections threatens the country's democratic identity. Read more »
January 25
Gabon: Gabon's Balancing Act
Gabon's transitional government struggles to make the case for readmission into regional and global institutions. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Religious Rumblings
Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the Bola Tinubu administration, none more so than Nigerian Christians. Read more »
January 03
Congo-Kinshasa: History Breeds Skepticism in the DRC's Electoral Results
Attempts to promote "stability" in 2019 bear predictable consequences in the Democratic Republic of Congo's most recent election. Read more »
January 02
Africa: The Destructive Drive in African Politics
The descent into normlessness in various African countries calls for a new scholarly and policy approach. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Sudan: A Tragedy of Disregard
A directionless response toward the conflict in Sudan continues to exact devastating consequences on civilians and the region. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Africa: The False Promise of 'Afro Democracy'
Africa needs more liberal democracy, not less. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: A Troubling Picture
Nigerians are increasingly frustrated at the growing disconnect between the political class and ordinary people. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Electoral Aftermath
While Zimbabwe's ruling party continues its campaign to quash opposition forces post-election, the Southern African Development Community takes a "business as usual" approach. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Dependency Theory
The phenomenon of state-sponsored weddings across Nigeria's predominantly Muslim northern region raises pertinent questions on the limits of political benevolence. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Mozambique: A Foreboding Set of Local Elections in Mozambique
The government's heavy-handed response to recent local elections may spell trouble for Mozambique's security and democracy prospects. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: Paper Truths and Counterfeit Lives
The furor over Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's academic records is less about his person and more about the character of Nigerian society. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: An Army of Special Assistants for Top Level Office Holders
Why do public office holders in Nigeria increasingly appoint a large number of personal aides? Read more »
September 27, 2023
Africa: A Dispiriting High-Level Week at the UN as Leaders Devalue Democracy
Leaders devalue democracy under the guise of standing up to the West. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Sudan: Civil Society Laying the Groundwork for Sustained Peace
Supporting Sudanese agency in the ongoing conflict will boost confidence-building measures for a sustained peace. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: A Democratic Inquest
Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Africa: Further Downhill for African Democracy Efforts
Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar. Read more »
August 28, 2023
West Africa: The Rise of the Gangsta Militariat
The latest generation of African coupists offers definitive proof that the armed forces are the greatest victims of military rule. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Governance Dilemma
With no clear end in sight for Kenya's cost of living crisis, the Ruto administration will struggle to promote calm while managing expectations. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Africa: Democracy is in Trouble on the Continent
Three decades after the fight for multiparty democracy in Africa, many on the continent still face sham elections, restrictions of rights, and few improvements. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Senegal: A Setback for Senegal
With news of the dissolution of Senegal's main opposition party, it is one step forward and two steps back for Senegalese democracy. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: The Military Seizes Power in Niger
Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d'états. Read more »