Journalism and Technology: the use of drones for news gathering in Africa
Journalism has rapidly evolved over the years thanks to advancements in technology that have produced new tools and techniques for…
Geographical Coverage: Africa
Loophole masters: how enablers facilitate illicit financial flows from Africa
Border proximity and attitudes toward free movement in Africa
How does proximity to an international border influence attitudes toward the free movement of people in Africa? Often conceptualised as…
Empowering women to fight and prevent gender-based violence
DanChurchAid and Women Empowerment Link (WEL) through ‘Strengthening Community-Based Structures to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ project…
Keeping up with the Dlaminis: Perceived inequalities and satisfaction with democracy in Africa
Does perceived inequality shape how satisfied ordinary Africans are with how democracy is functioning in their countries? I use nationally…
Keeping tabs? Perceptions of relative deprivation and political trust in Africa
What are the implications of economic inequality for trust in government and state institutions? Political trust performs important functions in…
Public Health Systems and Emergency Preparedness in Post COVID-19 West Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the vulnerabilities in West Africa’s healthcare systems exposing disparities that demand urgent attention. In response…
Remittances and corruption perceptions in Africa
The relationship between remittances and corruption is contested. For some authors, external income endows individuals with financial buffers, which undermine…
Are African democracies crisis-resistant?
Africa’s democracies are experiencing one coup d’état after another, while there is growing popular political activism and simultaneous crises.
Understanding the youth’s perspective: Highlights of Afrobarometer R9 findings
In observation of International Youth Day, Afrobarometer and the Mastercard Foundation hosted a webinar to shed light on critical issues…