Institute for Democracy in Africa, UCT
@idcppa
Followers
437
Following
101
Media
22
Statuses
148
We conduct cutting-edge research into the factors that strengthen and sustain democracy, citizenship and public policy. Support partner of @afrobarometer.
University of Cape Town
Joined April 2021
#InfographicOfTheWeek: Africans are divided on whether #GenderBasedViolence should be treated as a criminal matter or a private matter. Majorities in half of the surveyed countries – ranging up to 89% in Niger – believe it should be treated as a private matter. #VoicesAfrica
1
16
12
We are thrilled to welcome @ssishuwa, a phenomenal historian with an impressive record of scholarship and public engagement. He joins @StellenboschUni as Senior Lecturer, brings teaching and research experience from UCT and UNZA, and holds a PhD from the University of Oxford.
178
199
1K
Funding opportunities for African scholars to do Honours or MA at a South African university. Come & study with us at @Stell_History! I'd particularly like to supervise #Angola or #Mozambique MA students. 1/2 https://t.co/SRXoCAA1Or
mandelarhodes.org
We find, fund, and empower young Africans who aspire towards the kind of leadership Mr Mandela embodied.
1
9
12
An excerpt from my new book on how a female trailblazer gets written out of history - sadly appropriate for Women's History Month. @The_Millions @AsandaSizani @khulekani_m @lesleymofokeng @PageOneM @OhioUnivPress @WitsPress
"Regina was a blazing star, someone who pioneered numerous firsts for Black women in two different countries in Southern Africa." @JoelMCabrita considers how a trailblazer gets written out of history.
0
6
12
Stimulating paper by @BronwenManby on defining citizenship in Africa over time and place raising questions about citizenship in the post colony which have been raised by @mm1124 among others, but broadening and invigorating the much needed conversation. https://t.co/Qn5z4rLluq
0
7
10
Does feeling worse off than other people reduce your trust in government? Evidence from Afrobarometer says yes. Head over to our site to read our latest #WorkingPaper: https://t.co/204Eo0y0Z8
#VoicesAfrica #PoliticalTrust #MacroEconomics
0
5
4
Political elites in Africa seek to mobilise support through racial nationalism. In this @AfrAfJournal article, @mininghistory and I look at the attempted deportation of a government critic from #Zambia to explain when and why elites adopt such strategies. https://t.co/KWb7vQw4LX
academic.oup.com
ABSTRACT. In January 2004, residents of Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, were treated to a disturbing sight. Over 200 members of the governing Movement for Multip
3
18
59
Leaving this here: "The brutal civil war in northern Ethiopia may have killed as many as 600,000 people, making it one of the world’s deadliest conflicts of recent times ... roughly 3 times the number estimated to have died following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February"
8
303
1K
🚨NEW PAPER ALERT!! @anthlittle and I are excited to share our new working paper “Subjective and Objective Measurement of Democratic Backsliding.” 🔥Our hot take🔥: Contrary to the current narrative, we DON’T find evidence that we are in a period of global democratic decline 🧵1/
38
345
1K
Nkrumah and Lumumba shaking hands. Months later, 17 Jan 1961, #PatriceLumumba the Congo's first democratically elected president was murdered as the CIA, the UN and Belgium moved against him. This blog remember his commitment to African Liberation https://t.co/Tgfxh7fBDA
7
184
484
Congratulations to the Afrobarometer surveys team for their exceptional record in 2022! #VoicesAfrica #Surveys
4
17
52
A big shout out to the @afrobarometer surveys team and all the supporting units for this unprecedented milestone. Over 30 country surveys in one calendar year is incredible! Kudos @bonidulani and your team. Keep breaking the barriers.
Congratulations to the Afrobarometer surveys team for their exceptional record in 2022! #VoicesAfrica #Surveys
0
11
47
Today is the last day of our English-language Summer School @FutureAfricaUP. We have presentations after three weeks of intense work. Good luck to all participants.
1
14
25
Our latest joint webinar with @idcppa asks what is next for Kenya following the Supreme Court verdict. Great speakers: @RasnaWarah
@NgalaChome
@GabrielleLynch6 Join the debate! All details and the link to watch via the link below 👇 https://t.co/nzj0yalp71
0
4
4
The latest @idcppa + @AfricaDemocracy webinar asks what is next for Kenya following the Supreme Court verdict. Great speakers: @RasnaWarah
@NgalaChome
@GabrielleLynch6 Join the debate! All details and the link to watch via the link below 👇 https://t.co/qAL2UWLoPf
2
12
17
Get involved in crucial debates and ideas at the heart of contemporary #democracy. 🗳️ Announcing the African Democracy Essay Prize, open to undergraduate students attending any South African university.🧑🎓🇿🇦 More info -> https://t.co/4jYCtYtLRh
0
10
7
Are African MPs out of touch elites or put upon servants? Join us on 26 July at 5pm CAT as @anja_osei, @EdalinaSanches, @BobMattes1 and Carlos Shenga of @CPGDMozambique provide comparative insights on how legislators represent their constituents' concerns. https://t.co/4hOsGsmmz3
0
2
4
Check out @idcppa and @AfricaDemocracy’s latest webinar on African MPs. Join on 26 July at 5pm CAT on Zoom https://t.co/WdmatO5bJN
0
7
5