June 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Public Offers Bleak Outlook On the State of the Economy
Only two in 10 citizens are optimistic that things will improve in the near future. Read more »
Seychelles: Gender-Based Violence Tops the List of Women's-Rights Issues to Be Addressed
Most citizens see domestic violence as a criminal matter rather than a private matter to be resolved within the family. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Africa: Wp200 - Border Proximity and Attitudes Toward Free Movement in Africa
Evidence suggests that opportunities associated with living near a border outweighs any risks. Read more »
Angola: Angolans Reject Govt Restrictions On Information, Want Media to Report Freely
Most citizens support role of journalists as watchdogs over government. Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Call On Government to Deliver Solutions to Corruption, Poor Services
Only one-third of citizens think the government is truly committed to fighting corruption. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Botswana: Batswana Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response, but Think Resources Lost to Corruption
Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Blessing or Curse? for Many Ugandans, Costs Outweigh Benefits of Natural Resource Extraction
With oil money expected to flow, citizens cast wary eye on extraction industry. Read more »
South Africa: Amid Electricity Crisis, South Africans Want End to Government Monopoly
Majority of citizens willing to pay more in exchange for reliable power supply. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Uganda: In Uganda, Vulnerable Children Lack Support At the Community Level, Survey Findings Show
Fewer than half of citizens say help is available for abuse/neglect, disability, or mental/emotional problems. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Zambia: Zambians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Want Collective Action to Limit It
Most say "a lot more" effort is needed from government, business and industry, ordinary citizens, and developed countries. Read more »
Gambia: Gambians Reject Men's Use of Physical Force but See Domestic Violence As a Private Matter
Majority think women will be harassed or shamed if they report gender-based violence. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Mauritania: Mauritians' Dissatisfaction With Leaders Mirrors Distrust, Perceived Corruption, Economic Strain
Fewer than half of Mauritians approve of the way the prime minister, president, and National Assembly members have done their jobs. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans Highlight Police Corruption and Use of Excessive Force
Majority say officers rarely act professionally and respect citizens' rights. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Malawi: Climate Change 'Making Life Worse' in Malawi - Citizens Demand Action From All Stakeholders
Majority urge immediate steps, even if they're expensive. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Uganda: Uganda a Continental Extreme in Rejection of People in Same-Sex Relationships
Among 37 surveyed countries, Uganda ranks last in tolerance. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Lack Confidence in Economy, Express Rising Dissatisfaction With Government
Optimism, trust join leaders' performance ratings on downward slide. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisians' View of Economic Crisis - the Struggle Continues
Citizens overwhelmingly support maintaining government subsidies on essential goods. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Malawi: Malawians Demand Greater Government Efforts for Gender Equality
Women still trail men in education, control of key assets, and financial autonomy. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans See Growing Corruption, Government Failure to Contain It
Majority say citizens who report graft risk retaliation. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Liberia: Liberians Cite Corruption, Lack of Professionalism Among Police Failings
Only one in five say officers usually operate in a professional manner and respect all citizens' rights. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Africa: Zimbabweans Support Multiparty Competition, Say Policy Preferences Inform Voter Decisions
Most feel free to vote their choice, but fewer than half trust the electoral commission. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Malawi: Youth Agenda Faces Priority of 'Wisdom of the Elders' and Limited Political Participation
Young citizens aren't pushing for a seat at the decision-making table. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Citizens See Their Police As Lacking in Integrity, Professionalism
Only one in three citizens give the government a passing grade on reducing crime. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Angola: Angolans Dissatisfied With Government Efforts to Promote Equal Rights for Women
Citizens call for gender equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Have a Weak Hold On South Africans
Few citizens have contact with chiefs or consider them influential. Read more »