Press Room

As protests against the government of Malawi sweep the capital Lilongwe, the commercial capital Blantyre, and the northern city of Mzuzu, Africa Research Institute reveals how Malawians have long used public radio to voice social, political and economic grievances. Voices of...

ARI's Jonathan Bhalla quoted in the Ugandan Independent’s article “Drought, famine and death return to the Horn”.

ARI's Jonathan Bhalla quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald’s article “Living against the elements”.

In a briefing published on the 50th anniversary of Sierra Leone’s independence, Africa Research Institute examines the causes and history of electoral strife in the country. Every election since independence in 1961 has been attended by violence. Old Tricks, Young Guns: Elections...

ARI’s publication “Princes’ Progress: Reconstruction and authority in Eritrea and Rwanda” was cited in CNN Africa’s article “Eritrea and Rwanda the untold story”.

ARI director, Mark Ashurst’s article for The Independent, “The small farmers leading a genuine Green Revolution”.

Two thirds of Africans depend on agriculture for their livelihood, and the sector accounts for 30-40% of the continent’s GDP. Flowers, fruit and vegetables from Africa are increasingly present on the shelves of European supermarkets. Smallholder farmers have been able to service...

ARI director, Mark Ashurst’s article for the SA Times Live, “A baby strangled at birth”.

Donors must channel funds to replace lost skills, says Africa Research Institute. In a briefing published today – ‘After The Promises: Re-thinking UK policy in Africa,’ – the Africa Research Institute urges the government to dedicate a share of its international...

ARI director Mark Ashurst’s article for Prospect Magazine, “How green are your beans?”