The Conversation How Africa’s autocratic elites cycle in and out of power The Conversation | December 2, 2022 From Algeria to Zimbabwe: Read More
The Conversation New book reveals what drives election rigging – and when citizens resist it The Conversation | October 5, 2021 It is often assumed that patrimonial beliefs fuel electoral malpractice whereas civic ones challenge it, but this is an oversimplification Read More
The Conversation Shadow states are the biggest threat to democracy in Africa: fresh reports detail how The Conversation | September 17, 2021 The extent of democracy capture varies markedly between countries. It’s much higher in states such as Zimbabwe, where the government has never changed hands Read More
The Conversation State of democracy in Africa: changing leaders doesn’t change politics The Conversation | August 18, 2020 The gap between the continent’s most democratic and authoritarian regions is likely to continue to grow Read More