Research

We produce evidence-based insights on the impact of the current stereotypical narratives on the continent's development.

Our research partners are Facebook, AUDA-NEPAD, The African Union Commission and the Africa Centre in New York.

See our reports at the links below.

The dream of a united Africa is alive, but xenophobia and lack of free movement remain a challenge
The dream of a united Africa is alive, but xenophobia and lack of free movement remain a challenge Learn More
Who is influencing African youth?
Who is influencing African youth? Learn More
Africa – innovator or imitator? Exploring narratives around Africa’s technological capabilities
Africa – innovator or imitator? Exploring narratives around Africa’s technological capabilities Learn More
New report shows Africa’s creative and cultural industries are lacking local support
New report shows Africa’s creative and cultural industries are lacking local support Learn More
Climate Change in Africa: is Africa sleepwalking to disaster?
Climate Change in Africa: is Africa sleepwalking to disaster? Learn More
The Business in Africa Narrative Report shows another ‘scramble for Africa’ by foreign powers is underway
The Business in Africa Narrative Report shows another ‘scramble for Africa’ by foreign powers is underway Learn More
Africa’s youth proud to be African but believe the continent’s too expensive to explore, new report finds
Africa’s youth proud to be African but believe the continent’s too expensive to explore, new report finds Learn More
Research: How African media covers Africa
Research: How African media covers Africa Learn More
Literature Review: African youth and the impact of narrative
Literature Review: African youth and the impact of narrative Learn More
Literature Review: Academic writing on African narratives
Literature Review: Academic writing on African narratives Learn More
Research: Africa in the U.S Media
Research: Africa in the U.S Media Learn More

Research by ANF Academic Fellows

Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang
Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang Learn More
Gideon Chitanga
Gideon Chitanga Learn More
Loubna El Mkaouar
Loubna El Mkaouar Learn More
Fungai Machirori
Fungai Machirori Learn More
Kofi Asihene
Kofi Asihene Learn More
Molemo Moiloa
Molemo Moiloa Learn More
Daniel Oloo Ong’Ong’a
Daniel Oloo Ong’Ong’a Learn More
Maame Nikabs and Mphathisi Ndlovu
Maame Nikabs and Mphathisi Ndlovu Learn More