In their latest report documenting the experiences and attitudes of African citizens towards democracy in the past 25 years, Afrobarometer – Africa’s most extensive public opinion survey on democracy – concluded that “democracy is at risk.”
In Memoriam
Remembering Prof. Maxi Schoeman: A Teacher of Life, Love, and Humanity
Maxi was a great teacher of both life and practice.
Government and Politics
Will Scrapping Vetting Heal the Wounds Caused by the Marginalization of Kenyan Somali’s?
When President William Ruto signed a decree on February 5, 2025, announced at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, stating that Kenyan Somalis would no longer undergo extra vetting to obtain national identity cards, the decision was hailed as historic.1. It signaled an end to the decades-old practice of forcing youths from northern Kenya to prove their […]
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Farmer-Herder Relations
Alienation and Conflicts Among Agro-Pastoralist Communities in Ghana: Implications for Peaceful Co-Existence and Democracy
by Dr. Suhiyini Issah Alhassan
Livelihood contestations and social discrimination characterize farmer-herder relations in Africa.
Botswana
Democratic Governance and Electoral Transitions in Botswana: The 2024 Election and Implications for Africa’s Democracy
by Dr. Silindile N. Mlilo
Democratic consolidation in postcolonial Africa remains fraught with challenges, from entrenched ruling parties to military coups that have taken place in many countries on the continent.
Kenya
Social Movements and the Dilemma of Defending Democracy through Digital Activism in Africa: Insights from Kenya and…
Africa
Weak Institutions and Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Reflections on the New Wave of Military Coups in West Africa
by Hakeem Onapajo
Africa is witnessing a gradual backsliding of democracy, increasingly manifesting in the growing rate of military coups unfolding across the continent.
Africa
Special Issue – Defending Democracy in Africa: Challenges and Options
by Hakeem Onapajo
In their latest report documenting the experiences and attitudes of African citizens towards democracy in the past 25 years, Afrobarometer – Africa’s most extensive public opinion survey on democracy – concluded that “democracy is at risk.”
Government and Politics
Will Scrapping Vetting Heal the Wounds Caused by the Marginalization of Kenyan Somali’s?
by Dr. Kanyingi Benson and Ms. Peris Mwihaki
When President William Ruto signed a decree on February 5, 2025, announced at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, stating that Kenyan Somalis would no longer undergo extra vetting to obtain national identity cards, the decision was hailed as historic.1. It signaled an end to the decades-old practice of forcing youths from northern Kenya to prove their […]
Women's Rights
Understanding Women’s Agency in Peacebuilding through African Ancestral Intelligence (AAI)
by Sebastian Paalo
Women’s peacebuilding has become particularly prominent in Africa, where widespread, long-lasting conflicts and political instability have led to diverse approaches, including grassroots and hybrid strategies, as well as the engagement of traditional leaders, youth, women, and minority groups, all aiming for lasting peace.
Research and Practice
Between Field and Archive: Reflections on historical fieldwork in African post-genocide communities