November 24, 2023
South Africa: Citizens See Gender-Based Violence As Most Important Women's-Rights Issue to Address
Nearly half of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence Tops Africa's Agenda for Women's Rights
Majority of citizens say women who report violence are likely to face community backlash. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Environmental Protection - Nigerians Want Regulation and Greater Effort
Majority of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youth - More Educated, Less Employed, Still Unheard in Policy and Development
Dissatisfied with democracy, young citizens are more willing than their elders to accept military takeover. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroonians See Police Falling Short of Professionalism and Respect for Rights
Majority of citizens who encountered police say they had to pay a bribe. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambicans See Govt Support for Vulnerable Children As Inadequate
The poor are far more likely than well-off citizens to see child abuse/neglect and out-of-school children as common problems in their community. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Africa: Most Africans Approve of Physical Force to Discipline Children
But six in 10 endorse discipline using physical force. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Gambia: Gambians See Limited Support for Vulnerable Children, Call for Stronger Govt Action
Majority of citizens endorse corporal punishment, though opposition is growing. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambicans Call for Tighter Governmental Regulations to Protect the Environment
Majority of citizens consider pollution a serious problem in their communities. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Sierra Leone: Citizens Demand Urgent Climate Action
Among citizens familiar with climate change, two-thirds (67%) say it is making life worse. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Cape Verde: Climate Change Worsens Life in Cabo Verde
Eight in 10 citizens say droughts have become more severe over the past 10 years. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambicans Who Have Heard of Climate Change Want Collective Action to Fight It
But climate is still a little-known threat. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Eswatini: More Needs to Be Done for Women's Rights, Emaswati Say
Only one in three citizens think their government is doing a good job of promoting gender equality Read more »
October 16, 2023
Africa: With Climate Change Making Life Worse, Africans Expect Govts and Other Stakeholders to Step Up
Citizens expect 'a lot more' climate action from rich countries and private sector as well as political leaders. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzanians Praise Govt Efforts On Child Welfare, Oppose Corporal Punishment
Poor citizens are less likely to say that support services for vulnerable children are available in their community. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Amid Growing Insecurity, Nigerians Fault Police for Corruption and Lack of Professionalism
Only two in 10 citizens say the government is doing a good job on fighting crime. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Tanzania: Citizens Say They Enjoy Freedoms, but Support Government Restrictions
A majority of citizens say they have to be careful when discussing politics. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritians Call for Greater Government Efforts to Protect the Environment
Citizens cite trash and air pollution as top local issues. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: Dissatisfaction, Disengagement Mark Outlook of Young Kenyans
Management of the economy, corruption, and unemployment are the most important problems that youth want their government to address. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Look to Government, Private Sector, Developed Countries for Action to Limit Climate Change
But most citizens haven't heard of the concept yet. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Young Nigerians Prioritise Security, Jobs, and the Economy for Government Action
Though dissatisfied with government performance, youth are less likely to participate in political processes. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Zambia: Zambians Endorse Gender Equality, Want Greater Govt Effort for Women's Rights
Women still trail men in educational attainment and ownership of key assets. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Liberia: Ad705 - Liberians Want Fair and Competitive Elections, but Mistrust Elections Commission
Most citizens say the losing side should cooperate with the government to help it develop the country. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Morocco: Public Endorses Women's Political Participation but Not Equal Access to Jobs, Land
Women and men differ sharply in views on gender equality. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Seychelles: Majority Support Gender Equality, Think Greater Efforts Are Needed
Most citizens report equal opportunity to get a job and own land. Read more »