How free is too free? Across Africa, media freedom is on the defensive
Popular support for media freedom – a majority view just three years ago – is now in the minority, exceeded…
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Democracy in Africa: Demand, supply, and the ‘dissatisfied democrat’
Overall, Africans say they get less democracy than they want. But in some countries, the perceived supply of democracy is…
Who gets involved? Insights on civic engagement in Africa and implications for fostering volunteerism
Our analysis identifies several factors that shape voluntary civic engagement, from socio- demographic ones such as education and wealth to…
Africans want open elections – especially if they bring change
Do Africans actually support elections? Do they regard African elections as free and fair? Do high-quality contests boost the value…
Africans want more democracy, but their leaders still aren’t listening
Afrobarometer’s Round 8 surveys took place across 34 countries during 2019-2021, alongside many of these democratic highs and lows, and…
Measuring the impact of self-censorship on political party support in Afrobarometer data using machine learning
Measures of political party support are viewed suspiciously in hybrid and authoritarian regimes where the two core indicators of political…
Only game in town? Inequality and demand for democracy in Africa – a micro perspective
In this paper, the author explores whether perceived inequality is associated with demand for democracy among Africans. Past research has…
2023 Democracy Perceptions Index
The Democracy Perception Index (DPI) is the world’s largest annual study on democracy, covering more than 50 countries and representative…
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…
Challenges Facing Refugees and Migrants in Exercising their Civic Freedoms in Jordan
This study from ICNL sets forth international law standards for safeguarding the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, the rights…