April 17
Liberia: Ad796 - Liberians Call for Greater Government Efforts to Promote Gender Equality
Women still trail men in educational attainment and ownership of key assets. Read more »
April 16
Madagascar: Malagasy Praise Govt Efforts to Promote Gender Equality but Want to See More
Two-thirds of citizens say men should be given priority over women in hiring. Read more »
April 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Increasingly Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts On Electricity Provision
Only one in five citizens enjoy reliable electricity supply. Read more »
April 11
Africa: Energy Gaps: Slight, Uneven Progress Still Leaves Many Africans Without Electricity
Fewer than half of households enjoy a supply of electricity that works "most" or "all" of the time. Read more »
April 08
Africa: Economic Prosperity and Public Backing for Transparent and Accountable Governance in Africa
Living in an affluent country decreases support for good governance - and vice versa. Read more »
April 04
Uganda: Gender-Based Violence Top Issue Ugandans Want Addressed
Majority of citizens see domestic violence as a private rather than criminal matter. Read more »
Africa: Pp91 - Health for Everyone, Everywhere?
As service delivery falls short, Africans rank health as a top priority for government action. Read more »
March 28
Botswana: Rising Perceptions of Corruption, Weak Trust, and Low Approval Ratings Mark Batswana Assessments of Their President
Proportion of citizens who see most Presidency officials as corrupt has almost quadrupled over the past decade. Read more »
March 25
Angola: Most Disapprove of the Govt's Performance On Their Priority Issues
Most disapprove of the government's performance on their priority issues. Read more »
Mauritius: Amid Successes, Mauritians Point to Challenges in Pursuit of Child Well-Being
Majority of citizens endorse the use of physical force to discipline children. Read more »
March 22
Mauritania: Mauritians Rank Gender-Based Violence As Top Women's-Rights Issue for Government to Address
Most citizens say domestic violence should be treated as a criminal rather than a private matter. Read more »
March 19
Africa: Water and Sanitation Still Major Challenges in Africa, Especially for Rural and Poor Citizens
A majority of citizens say their household experienced a shortage of clean water during the past year. Read more »
March 08
Malawi: Amid Economic Gloom, Few Malawians Hold Hope for Improvement
Almost nine out of 10 Malawians say the country is heading "in the wrong direction. Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Ghanaians Want Fair and Competitive Elections, but Mistrust the Electoral Commission
Citizens' confidence in election management body is at lowest level recorded in two decades of surveys. Read more »
March 05
Sudan: Sudanese See Pollution As a Serious Problem Requiring Greater Govt Attention
Three-fourths of citizens want tighter regulation of the natural resource extraction industry. Read more »
February 27
South Africa: South Africans See Pollution As Serious Problem Requiring Greater Govt Attention
Majority of citizens want tighter regulation of natural resource extraction to reduce its negative impact on the environment. Read more »
February 26
Mozambique: Mozambicans Give Govt Poor Marks On Its Efforts to Promote Equal Rights for Women
Strong majorities support gender equality in land ownership and political leadership, but fewer do so when it comes to jobs. Read more »
February 23
Namibia: Ad773 - Namibian Youth Demand That Government Make Job Creation a Top Priority
Young citizens are more educated than their elders, but also more unemployed. Read more »
Mauritania: Ad772 - Mauritian Youth See Jobs, Crime, and Economy As Top Priorities for Government Attention
Young citizens are less likely than their elders to engage in political and civic activities. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Access to Public Information Remains Elusive Despite Progress On Right-to-Information Laws
Most Africans say they should be able to see local government budgets and contracts, but doubt they can. Read more »
February 20
Eswatini: Eswatini Losing the Fight Against Corruption, According to Its Citizens
Most citizens say reporting corruption risks retaliation and is unlikely to lead to government action. Read more »
February 13
Africa: Assessing the Gaps: Africans Look for Greater Progress On Education
Attainment reflects persistent disadvantages among women, the poor, and rural residents. Read more »
February 05
Seychelles: In Seychelles, Ensuring Children's Welfare Remains a Challenge for the Poor
Perceptions of child abuse/neglect and the availability of support services vary significantly by economic status. Read more »
February 01
Africa: As Africans Enter Busy Political Year, Scepticism Marks Weakening Support for Elections
Trust in national electoral commissions continues to decline. Read more »
January 31
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Look to Govt, One Another for Action On the Environment
Three-fourths of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »