Uganda: Indifferent or Disempowered? Ugandan Youth Lag Behind Older Citizens in Political and Civic Engagement

From voting to protesting, young people's rates of participation are on the decline. Read more »

Uganda: Political Participation Across Generational Cohorts in Uganda

Does historical context shape younger citizens' propensity for unconventional forms of participation? Read more »

Comoros: Comorians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Urgent Action

Majorities call for greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy. Read more »

Comoros: Comorian Women Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians Support Sexuality Education in School and Access to Contraceptives Regardless of Age

Most citizens say pregnant girls should be allowed to stay in school. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Say Women Should Be Free to Make Their Own Marriage and Childbearing Decisions

Majorities favour restrictions on access to contraceptives based on people's age and marital status. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Turn to Local Councillors for Help Despite Dissatisfaction With Service Delivery

Only one in four citizens say elected local officials listen to what ordinary people have to say. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Support Women's Autonomy and Sex Education, but Are Divided On Abortion

Most citizens favour keeping pregnant learners in school. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Hold Mixed Views On Cross-Border Mobility and Immigration

Most citizens express tolerance toward immigrants but want the government to reduce their number. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Express Reservations About Immigration and Free Cross-Border Movement

Majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign job seekers and refugees. Read more »

Kenya: Predicting Protest Participation: Insights From the Year Before Kenya's 2024 Anti-Tax Demonstrations

Digital engagement and economic vulnerability mark protests ahead of the crisis. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Support Higher Taxes for Specific Causes, but Not for More Government Services

Majorities see higher tax rates for the wealthy as fair and reject taxation of the informal sector. Read more »

Seychelles: Increasing Cost of Living Tops Youth Concerns in Seychelles

More than one in five young citizens have considered emigrating, mostly in hopes of finding better job opportunities. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans See Health As a Key Priority for Government Action, Endorse Universal Access

Most citizens say they worry about being unable to obtain or afford medical care. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians Divided On Cross-Border Mobility for Southern Africans, Want Fewer Immigrants

More than half of adults say they have considered emigrating. Read more »

Kenya: Many Kenyans Struggle to Access Vital Public Services, Express Dissatisfaction With Delivery

Majorities say key services are difficult to obtain. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion

Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Enjoy Gender Parity in Education and Employment but Call for Greater Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment

Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office. Read more »

Kenya: Ad1101 - Kenyans Strongly Support Media's Oversight Role, Say It Should Operate Free of Censorship

Perceptions of press freedom have declined since 2019. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Value Democracy Despite Slight Weakening in Demand

Majorities reject dictatorship, military rule, and one-party rule, though opposition has decreased since 2022. Read more »

Sudan: Findings Shed Light On Sudanese Citizens' Pre-War Views On Governance, Elections, Military

Most saw elections as the best way to choose their leaders, but few trusted the National Elections Commission. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Fear Electoral Violence, Say Election Officials and Security Agents Should Be Liable for Offences On Their Watch

Majorities express trust in the police and military, but some point to abuses. Read more »

Sudan: Even Before Wartime Restrictions, Sudan Media Faced Weak Public Backing for Press Freedom

But a majority of citizens endorsed the media's watchdog role over government. Read more »

Tanzania: Despite Strong Public Support for Gender Equality, Tanzanian Women Still Face Barriers

Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Losing Confidence in Anti-Drug Efforts, See Government Action As a Top Priority

Majority see national methadone treatment programme as ineffective. Read more »