Africa: Africans Endorse Women's Rights, and Want Institutions to Do More to Protect Them

Majorities support women's autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing. Read more »

Kenya: Popular Trust in Kenya's Courts Declines As Barriers to Justice Persist

Majority think they could obtain justice, but doubt they could afford to take a case to court. Read more »

Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

Only half are confident that their country's legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens. Read more »

Lesotho: Access to Justice? Most Basotho Doubt They Could Afford to Take Their Cases to Court

Fewer than half of citizens are confident that ordinary people can obtain justice in the legal system. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Support Women's Autonomy On Marriage but Want Restrictions On Contraceptives and Abortion

Citizens favour teaching sex education in school and allowing pregnant girls to continue their education. Read more »

Tunisia: For Tunisians, Cost and Unequal Treatment Hinder Access to Justice

Few citizens are aware of legal aid services available in their community. Read more »

Africa: Africans Want Elections but Don't Trust Electoral Management Bodies to Ensure They're Free and Fair

Assessments of election quality have worsened over the past decade. Read more »

Mali: For Mali's Courts, Barriers to Justice Persist Despite Gains in Popular Trust

Majority of citizens doubt that ordinary people can obtain justice in the legal system. Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaians Lack Trust in Courts, Consider Other Dispute-Resolution Avenues

Fewer than half of citizens think ordinary people can obtain justice in court. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leoneans Urge Political Cooperation As Trust in Electoral Commission Falls to New Low

But most feel free to choose whom to vote for, believe their vote is secret, and say they did not fear violence during their last election. Read more »

Morocco: Trust in Morocco's Courts Strengthens, but Access to Legal Aid Remains a Challenge

Most citizens express confidence that ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »

Africa: The Dangerous Watchdog

How corruption shapes support for media scrutiny in Africa 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 »

South Africa: South Africans Overwhelmingly Say Police, Courts Are Failing to Protect Women and Girls Against Discrimination and Harassment

From school to the workplace, barriers to gender equality persist. Read more »

Mali: Malians Welcome Influence of Russia, China, and AES, Side With Russia On the Ukraine War

Majority of citizens say African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies such as the United Nations. 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 »

Zimbabwe: Keeping the Faith - Zimbabweans Express Support for Elections, Concern Over Process

Fear of political intimidation or violence during election campaigns has declined sharply. Read more »

Mali: Malians Are Sceptical of Free Cross-Border Movement and Want Fewer Immigrants

One in four adults say they have considered emigrating. 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 »

Uganda: Ugandans Endorse Electoral Reforms to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

Fewer than half of citizens express trust in the Electoral Commission. Read more »

Africa: The Impact of Terrorism On Democratic Support in Africa

Undermining effect of chronic violence is especially strong in countries with robust liberal institutions and lower development. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Hold Mixed Views On Death Penalty, Fairness of Judicial System

Majority of citizens say people are "often" or "always" treated unequally under the law. Read more »

Uganda: Ahead of 2026 Election, Ugandans Affirm Support for Multiparty Democracy

But public trust in the Electoral Commission remains weak. Read more »

Uganda: Party Like It's 1986? Ugandans Want Multiparty Politics, but Maintain Support for the NRM

Majority of citizens say the opposition presents a viable alternative vision, but trust and electoral support remain weak. Read more »

Eswatini: eMaswati Claim Their Right to Protest, Say Police Are Not Justified in Use of Force

Citizens split on whether protesters should need government permission. Read more »