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I contribute to public discussions on democratic resilience, polarization, and campaign messaging in multiethnic societies.
Good Authority
Ugly campaigns hurt voter trust. Weak institutions make it worse.
How authoritarians win elections without stealing votes
Five years after #EndSARS, little has changed in Nigeria?
Do policymakers listen to evidence or their own biases?
10 essential reads on African politics for summer 2025
Ramaphosa maintains calm amid Trump’s genocide allegations
Six things you should know about Gabon’s election
Good Playlist: Hear the songs shaping Africa’s elections
Despite Africa's digital media boom across huge access gaps persist
Afrobarometer
Africa’s shifting media landscapes: Digital media use grows, but so do demographic divides
Tanzanians express trust in police but cite shortcomings in professional conduct
Malawians demand greater government efforts for gender equality
Liberians cite corruption, lack of professionalism among police failings
Angolans look to government, one another for action on the environment
Angolans say government must act on climate change, even if it’s expensive
African citizens’ message to traditional leaders: Stay in development, stay out of politics
Amid progress on women’s rights, Namibians see gender-based violence as priority issue to address
Declining performance: Africans demand more government attention to educational needs
Washington Post / Monkey Cage
As Africa Climate Week begins, Africans want action, research finds
The Punch
Mortgaging Nigeria’s future (1)
Mortgaging Nigeria’s future (2)
The Nation
Media Career Development Network
Daily Trust: An editorial gone bad
How to avoid being denied by a source
Rural poverty reportage low in Nigeria- Survey
Policy Briefs
Expert perspective: Africa's citizens demand for climate action
Enhancing Multilateralism in the 21st Century
Research Methods
3 techniques to build empathy with research participants
Five things every researcher should know about image manipulation
5 tips for reviewing a review article
6 things to consider when transitioning from academia to industry
4 tips to avoid accidental plagiarism
Media Mentions
Why people choose not to share news
MSU PLS PhD students honored with Spring Graduate Awards
Political Science PhD grads return to MSU for 2025 Alumni Conference
CPJ calls on authorities to allow journalists to safely cover US campus protests
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