Prof Nic Cheeseman
@fromagehomme.bsky.social
Prof of Democracy, Director @CEDAR_Bham at @unibirmingham, founder @AfricaDemocracy, columnist @TheAfricaReport, collab with @thecontinent_, retwts not...
Kristof Titeca continually writes some of the most interesting and thought-provoking analysis on Uganda, so you really want to hear his thoughts on the upcoming elections.
democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-b...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Kristof Titeca continually writes some of the most interesting and thought-provoking analysis on Uganda, so you really want to hear his thoughts on the upcoming elections.
democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-b...
democracyinafrica.org/beyond-the-b...
📢 New Podcast! 📢
Since 2014 more than 32,000 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
As European states prioritise migration deterrence over human life, civic organisations have stepped in.
Find out what challenges they face 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/what-is-happ...
Since 2014 more than 32,000 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
As European states prioritise migration deterrence over human life, civic organisations have stepped in.
Find out what challenges they face 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/what-is-happ...
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📢 New Podcast! 📢
Since 2014 more than 32,000 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
As European states prioritise migration deterrence over human life, civic organisations have stepped in.
Find out what challenges they face 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/what-is-happ...
Since 2014 more than 32,000 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
As European states prioritise migration deterrence over human life, civic organisations have stepped in.
Find out what challenges they face 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/what-is-happ...
🚨 Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland 🚨
The latest episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast, out now!
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/democracy-af...
The latest episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast, out now!
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/democracy-af...
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🚨 Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland 🚨
The latest episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast, out now!
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/democracy-af...
The latest episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast, out now!
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 👇
newbooksnetwork.com/democracy-af...
🚨 The Tanzanian government is attempting to cover up the grave human rights abuses it has committed in a desperate bid to stay in power. 🚨
Join us **today** at 5PM UK time/8PM Tanzania time for a space of solidarity and resistance.
Set a reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1RD...
Join us **today** at 5PM UK time/8PM Tanzania time for a space of solidarity and resistance.
Set a reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1RD...
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚨 The Tanzanian government is attempting to cover up the grave human rights abuses it has committed in a desperate bid to stay in power. 🚨
Join us **today** at 5PM UK time/8PM Tanzania time for a space of solidarity and resistance.
Set a reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1RD...
Join us **today** at 5PM UK time/8PM Tanzania time for a space of solidarity and resistance.
Set a reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1RD...
Poignant and emotional to watch the funeral service for Raila Odinga.
For so long it has been hard to think about Kenya without Raila, and for those of us writing about Kenyan politics, we were always, in part, writing about Raila.
#RIPRailaOdinga
For so long it has been hard to think about Kenya without Raila, and for those of us writing about Kenyan politics, we were always, in part, writing about Raila.
#RIPRailaOdinga
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Poignant and emotional to watch the funeral service for Raila Odinga.
For so long it has been hard to think about Kenya without Raila, and for those of us writing about Kenyan politics, we were always, in part, writing about Raila.
#RIPRailaOdinga
For so long it has been hard to think about Kenya without Raila, and for those of us writing about Kenyan politics, we were always, in part, writing about Raila.
#RIPRailaOdinga
🚨 New Podcast! 🚨
Check out this great discussion with Carl LeVan on the attack on democracy in the United States, and the new resistance.
The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-attack-o...
Check out this great discussion with Carl LeVan on the attack on democracy in the United States, and the new resistance.
The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-attack-o...
July 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🚨 New Podcast! 🚨
Check out this great discussion with Carl LeVan on the attack on democracy in the United States, and the new resistance.
The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-attack-o...
Check out this great discussion with Carl LeVan on the attack on democracy in the United States, and the new resistance.
The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-attack-o...
How Do Autocrats Stay in Power?
Great new People, Power, Politics podcast with Johannes Gerschewski!
Listen now here - and everywhere you get your podcasts ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-two-logi...
Great new People, Power, Politics podcast with Johannes Gerschewski!
Listen now here - and everywhere you get your podcasts ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-two-logi...
May 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How Do Autocrats Stay in Power?
Great new People, Power, Politics podcast with Johannes Gerschewski!
Listen now here - and everywhere you get your podcasts ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-two-logi...
Great new People, Power, Politics podcast with Johannes Gerschewski!
Listen now here - and everywhere you get your podcasts ...
newbooksnetwork.com/the-two-logi...
TALK TODAY!
Join us today to discuss how elections are rigged, and how to stop it.
5:00 UK time, 6:00 CAT
Part of a great seminar series by the Political Science Association of Malawi.
Join using this link 👇
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
Join us today to discuss how elections are rigged, and how to stop it.
5:00 UK time, 6:00 CAT
Part of a great seminar series by the Political Science Association of Malawi.
Join using this link 👇
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
May 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
TALK TODAY!
Join us today to discuss how elections are rigged, and how to stop it.
5:00 UK time, 6:00 CAT
Part of a great seminar series by the Political Science Association of Malawi.
Join using this link 👇
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
Join us today to discuss how elections are rigged, and how to stop it.
5:00 UK time, 6:00 CAT
Part of a great seminar series by the Political Science Association of Malawi.
Join using this link 👇
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
With two female presidents, is Africa breaking free from the old boys' club?
Kevin Mofokeng with some fascinating insights, out now only on @democracyinafrica.bsky.social
democracyinafrica.org/breaking-the...
Kevin Mofokeng with some fascinating insights, out now only on @democracyinafrica.bsky.social
democracyinafrica.org/breaking-the...
May 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
With two female presidents, is Africa breaking free from the old boys' club?
Kevin Mofokeng with some fascinating insights, out now only on @democracyinafrica.bsky.social
democracyinafrica.org/breaking-the...
Kevin Mofokeng with some fascinating insights, out now only on @democracyinafrica.bsky.social
democracyinafrica.org/breaking-the...
The Role of Anti-Corruption Communications in Supporting and Sustaining Integrity Reforms
Join is to discuss how effective communications can help fight corruption fatigue and build trust
All welcome
Register 👇
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Join is to discuss how effective communications can help fight corruption fatigue and build trust
All welcome
Register 👇
opengovpartnership-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@opengovpartnership.org
May 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The Role of Anti-Corruption Communications in Supporting and Sustaining Integrity Reforms
Join is to discuss how effective communications can help fight corruption fatigue and build trust
All welcome
Register 👇
opengovpartnership-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@opengovpartnership.org
Join is to discuss how effective communications can help fight corruption fatigue and build trust
All welcome
Register 👇
opengovpartnership-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@opengovpartnership.org
Is it time to rethink democracy to consider more than just humans?
That is the though-provoking topic of the latest People, Power, Politics Podcast
@sbussu.bsky.social and @hansasenbaum.bsky.social
A great start to your weekend ...
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
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That is the though-provoking topic of the latest People, Power, Politics Podcast
@sbussu.bsky.social and @hansasenbaum.bsky.social
A great start to your weekend ...
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/time-to-reth...
May 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Is it time to rethink democracy to consider more than just humans?
That is the though-provoking topic of the latest People, Power, Politics Podcast
@sbussu.bsky.social and @hansasenbaum.bsky.social
A great start to your weekend ...
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/time-to-reth...
That is the though-provoking topic of the latest People, Power, Politics Podcast
@sbussu.bsky.social and @hansasenbaum.bsky.social
A great start to your weekend ...
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/time-to-reth...
Zimbabwe: On full tilt to one-man rule, or a fast-track to a second coup?
"The longer this goes on, the weaker Mnangagwa will appear, and the more vulnerable he will become."
Out now only via Democracy in Africa ...
democracyinafrica.org/zimbabwe-on-...
"The longer this goes on, the weaker Mnangagwa will appear, and the more vulnerable he will become."
Out now only via Democracy in Africa ...
democracyinafrica.org/zimbabwe-on-...
April 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Zimbabwe: On full tilt to one-man rule, or a fast-track to a second coup?
"The longer this goes on, the weaker Mnangagwa will appear, and the more vulnerable he will become."
Out now only via Democracy in Africa ...
democracyinafrica.org/zimbabwe-on-...
"The longer this goes on, the weaker Mnangagwa will appear, and the more vulnerable he will become."
Out now only via Democracy in Africa ...
democracyinafrica.org/zimbabwe-on-...
Happening soon ... TODAY!
Can democracy survive in the changing world order?
Delighted to be discussing this important topic with some great speakers including Dawn Brancati, Richard Youngs, and Giselle Bosse.
Watch via Facebook, X and YouTube:
www.facebook.com/events/12040...
Can democracy survive in the changing world order?
Delighted to be discussing this important topic with some great speakers including Dawn Brancati, Richard Youngs, and Giselle Bosse.
Watch via Facebook, X and YouTube:
www.facebook.com/events/12040...
April 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Happening soon ... TODAY!
Can democracy survive in the changing world order?
Delighted to be discussing this important topic with some great speakers including Dawn Brancati, Richard Youngs, and Giselle Bosse.
Watch via Facebook, X and YouTube:
www.facebook.com/events/12040...
Can democracy survive in the changing world order?
Delighted to be discussing this important topic with some great speakers including Dawn Brancati, Richard Youngs, and Giselle Bosse.
Watch via Facebook, X and YouTube:
www.facebook.com/events/12040...
How effectively are European responses supporting new moments of democratic opportunity?
Honoured to be among a great list of authors providing contributions on:
#Bangladesh #Brazil #Guatemala #Thailand #Zambia
Download for free here 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/wp-content/u...
Honoured to be among a great list of authors providing contributions on:
#Bangladesh #Brazil #Guatemala #Thailand #Zambia
Download for free here 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/wp-content/u...
April 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
How effectively are European responses supporting new moments of democratic opportunity?
Honoured to be among a great list of authors providing contributions on:
#Bangladesh #Brazil #Guatemala #Thailand #Zambia
Download for free here 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/wp-content/u...
Honoured to be among a great list of authors providing contributions on:
#Bangladesh #Brazil #Guatemala #Thailand #Zambia
Download for free here 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/wp-content/u...
This includes tens of thousands of U.S. citizens, btw.
Just as many may die because there is no longer anyone to process the healthcare funds and services they rely on to stay alive. The U.S. is unlikely to be forgiven for welching on its commitments in our lifetimes.
Just as many may die because there is no longer anyone to process the healthcare funds and services they rely on to stay alive. The U.S. is unlikely to be forgiven for welching on its commitments in our lifetimes.
February 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This includes tens of thousands of U.S. citizens, btw.
Just as many may die because there is no longer anyone to process the healthcare funds and services they rely on to stay alive. The U.S. is unlikely to be forgiven for welching on its commitments in our lifetimes.
Just as many may die because there is no longer anyone to process the healthcare funds and services they rely on to stay alive. The U.S. is unlikely to be forgiven for welching on its commitments in our lifetimes.
Let's take the United States for a minute.
America is now less credible, because it effectively broke promises – and legal contracts – with institutions and employees around the world. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people in every continent found themselves instantly unemployed.
America is now less credible, because it effectively broke promises – and legal contracts – with institutions and employees around the world. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people in every continent found themselves instantly unemployed.
February 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Let's take the United States for a minute.
America is now less credible, because it effectively broke promises – and legal contracts – with institutions and employees around the world. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people in every continent found themselves instantly unemployed.
America is now less credible, because it effectively broke promises – and legal contracts – with institutions and employees around the world. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people in every continent found themselves instantly unemployed.
Cutting aid to increase spending on defence is a false economy and suggests a deep mis-understanding of global politics.
In a world of intensifying geopolitical competition, aid cuts render Western powers less powerful, credible and safe.
A thread, from someone working on aid for a decade
🧵
In a world of intensifying geopolitical competition, aid cuts render Western powers less powerful, credible and safe.
A thread, from someone working on aid for a decade
🧵
February 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Cutting aid to increase spending on defence is a false economy and suggests a deep mis-understanding of global politics.
In a world of intensifying geopolitical competition, aid cuts render Western powers less powerful, credible and safe.
A thread, from someone working on aid for a decade
🧵
In a world of intensifying geopolitical competition, aid cuts render Western powers less powerful, credible and safe.
A thread, from someone working on aid for a decade
🧵
🚩 Call for Papers 🚩
The uses and abuses of political ideas in Africa:
Pan-Africanism, development and democracy
Thursday 20 March 2025, 2:00PM onwards
University of Birmingham and online
See below for details 👇
The uses and abuses of political ideas in Africa:
Pan-Africanism, development and democracy
Thursday 20 March 2025, 2:00PM onwards
University of Birmingham and online
See below for details 👇
February 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🚩 Call for Papers 🚩
The uses and abuses of political ideas in Africa:
Pan-Africanism, development and democracy
Thursday 20 March 2025, 2:00PM onwards
University of Birmingham and online
See below for details 👇
The uses and abuses of political ideas in Africa:
Pan-Africanism, development and democracy
Thursday 20 March 2025, 2:00PM onwards
University of Birmingham and online
See below for details 👇
How are Southeast Asia’s toxic alliances undermining the region’s prospects?
Great new episode from the exciting new collaboration between CEDAR and the Journal of Democracy featuring Duncan McCargo and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa.
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/how-are-sout...
Great new episode from the exciting new collaboration between CEDAR and the Journal of Democracy featuring Duncan McCargo and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa.
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/how-are-sout...
January 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
How are Southeast Asia’s toxic alliances undermining the region’s prospects?
Great new episode from the exciting new collaboration between CEDAR and the Journal of Democracy featuring Duncan McCargo and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa.
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/how-are-sout...
Great new episode from the exciting new collaboration between CEDAR and the Journal of Democracy featuring Duncan McCargo and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa.
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/how-are-sout...
How to Rig an Election ...
Updated edition out now, and a great present for all those budding democrats and dictators you know ...
It was such a pleasure to write this, and then update it, with
@brianklaas.bsky.social
Now with extra rigging ...
You can pick up a copy now 👇
amzn.eu/d/44j8R1X
Updated edition out now, and a great present for all those budding democrats and dictators you know ...
It was such a pleasure to write this, and then update it, with
@brianklaas.bsky.social
Now with extra rigging ...
You can pick up a copy now 👇
amzn.eu/d/44j8R1X
December 10, 2024 at 1:04 PM
How to Rig an Election ...
Updated edition out now, and a great present for all those budding democrats and dictators you know ...
It was such a pleasure to write this, and then update it, with
@brianklaas.bsky.social
Now with extra rigging ...
You can pick up a copy now 👇
amzn.eu/d/44j8R1X
Updated edition out now, and a great present for all those budding democrats and dictators you know ...
It was such a pleasure to write this, and then update it, with
@brianklaas.bsky.social
Now with extra rigging ...
You can pick up a copy now 👇
amzn.eu/d/44j8R1X
Join Greg Power to go "inside the political mind".
Why do efforts to build effective states and deliver services to citizens so often go wrong?
Insights from one of the books of the year ...
Another great People, Power, Politics podcast
newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-...
Why do efforts to build effective states and deliver services to citizens so often go wrong?
Insights from one of the books of the year ...
Another great People, Power, Politics podcast
newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-...
December 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Join Greg Power to go "inside the political mind".
Why do efforts to build effective states and deliver services to citizens so often go wrong?
Insights from one of the books of the year ...
Another great People, Power, Politics podcast
newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-...
Why do efforts to build effective states and deliver services to citizens so often go wrong?
Insights from one of the books of the year ...
Another great People, Power, Politics podcast
newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-...
🚨Breaking News🚨
As predicted, the opposition has won the Ghanaian elections, and the NPP government has conceded defeat.
This makes it a record breaking year for Africa, with five transfers of power, more than ever before in the region's history!
More here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As predicted, the opposition has won the Ghanaian elections, and the NPP government has conceded defeat.
This makes it a record breaking year for Africa, with five transfers of power, more than ever before in the region's history!
More here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 8, 2024 at 12:11 PM
🚨Breaking News🚨
As predicted, the opposition has won the Ghanaian elections, and the NPP government has conceded defeat.
This makes it a record breaking year for Africa, with five transfers of power, more than ever before in the region's history!
More here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As predicted, the opposition has won the Ghanaian elections, and the NPP government has conceded defeat.
This makes it a record breaking year for Africa, with five transfers of power, more than ever before in the region's history!
More here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...