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.

New Report Reveals UK and US Still See Africa Through a Lens of Poverty, Corruption, and Nature
New Report Reveals UK and US Still See Africa Through a Lens of Poverty, Corruption, and Nature Learn More
Un nouveau rapport dévoile que les Britanniques et les Américains voient toujours l'Afrique sous l'angle de la pauvreté, de la corruption et de la nature
Un nouveau rapport dévoile que les Britanniques et les Américains voient toujours l'Afrique sous l'angle de la pauvreté, de la corruption et de la nature Learn More
New report calls on global leaders to move beyond rhetoric and forge meaningful partnerships with Africa
New report calls on global leaders to move beyond rhetoric and forge meaningful partnerships with Africa Learn More
Construire des partenariats dans un monde inégal
Construire des partenariats dans un monde inégal Learn More
Africa could be losing up to $4.2 billion annually in interest payments on its loans primarily due to stereotypical narratives that dominate global media coverage of the continent
Africa could be losing up to $4.2 billion annually in interest payments on its loans primarily due to stereotypical narratives that dominate global media coverage of the continent Learn More
New Global Media Index measures how 20 of the world’s most influential and leading news providers cover Africa
New Global Media Index measures how 20 of the world’s most influential and leading news providers cover Africa Learn More
Discrimination against young African diasporans in France, U.K. and U.S. is driving interest and connection towards Africa, a new report
Discrimination against young African diasporans in France, U.K. and U.S. is driving interest and connection towards Africa, a new report Learn More
La discrimination à l'encontre des jeunes Africains de la diaspora en France, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis suscite un intérêt et un rapprochement avec l'Afrique
La discrimination à l'encontre des jeunes Africains de la diaspora en France, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis suscite un intérêt et un rapprochement avec l'Afrique Learn More
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 - Academic Fellows Report November 2022
Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang - Academic Fellows Report November 2022 Learn More
Loubna El Mkaouar - Academic Fellows Report October 2022
Loubna El Mkaouar - Academic Fellows Report October 2022 Learn More
Gideon Chitanga - Academic Fellows Report November 2022
Gideon Chitanga - Academic Fellows Report November 2022 Learn More
Fungai Machirori - Academic Fellows Report November 2022
Fungai Machirori - Academic Fellows Report November 2022 Learn More
Kofi Asihene - Academic Fellows Report October 2022
Kofi Asihene - Academic Fellows Report October 2022 Learn More
Molemo Moiloa - Academic Fellows Report July 2022
Molemo Moiloa - Academic Fellows Report July 2022 Learn More
Daniel Oloo Ong’Ong’a - Academic Fellows Report July 2022
Daniel Oloo Ong’Ong’a - Academic Fellows Report July 2022 Learn More
Maame Nikabs and Mphathisi Ndlovu - Academic Fellows Report June 2022
Maame Nikabs and Mphathisi Ndlovu - Academic Fellows Report June 2022 Learn More