Lesotho: Basotho Expect Better Government Performance On Provision of Key Public Services

Infrastructure, security, water supply, and other services rank high among citizens' 'most important problems' Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction, Including Abortion

Most citizens endorse making contraceptives available regardless of people's age or marital status. Read more »

Southern Africa: Young, Urban, Educated, Working Emaswati Eyeing Jobs Abroad, Mostly in South Africa

Citizens support free cross-border movement but want fewer immigrants. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Support Cross-Border Mobility, but Want Fewer Immigrants

One in four citizens say they have considered moving abroad, most often in search of better work or economic opportunities. 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 »

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 »

South Africa: South Africans Endorse Open Trade, Greater African Voice in International Affairs

Majorities welcome the influence of China, the AU, and SADC. Read more »

South Africa: Informed Citizens Say Climate Change Is Worsening Life in South Africa, Call for Action

Many report taking steps to adjust to changing weather patterns. Read more »

South Africa: South African Youth See Government As Failing On Job Creation, Look to Public Sector for Work

More than eight in 10 young adults say their country is headed in "the wrong direction." Read more »

Eswatini: Emaswati Criticise Government's Performance On Health, Say Public Health Facilities Lack Medicines

More than eight in 10 citizens say they worry 'a lot' about obtaining or affording medical care. Read more »

Eswatini: Eswatini Youth Intent On Employment, Cast Eyes Abroad for Better Prospects

Half of young citizens say they have considered emigration. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Support Media's Watchdog Role, Split On Whether There Is Press Freedom

Radio and social media are the most popular sources of news in the country. Read more »

South Africa: Breaking New Ground: Afrobarometer's 2024 Election Panel Survey in South Africa

Key findings Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Support Open Trade, Greater African Voice in International Affairs

Perceptions of China's influence as substantial and positive have declined significantly over the past decade. Read more »

Botswana: Basotho Support Media's Watchdog Role, but Many Doubt That Their Media Is Free

More than three in four 10 citizens support press freedom from government interference. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Welcome Diversity but Say Govt Discriminates Based On Ethnicity

Most citizens express tolerant attitudes toward people of different religions, ethnicities, political affiliations, and nationalities. Read more »

Namibia: In Mostly Christian Namibia, Same-Sex Rights Face Barriers, but Not Necessarily From Religion

Majority of citizens express tolerance but oppose equal rights. Read more »

Malawi: Struggling to Obtain Quality Health Care, Malawians Look to Govt to Ensure Access

Majority of citizens say they worry "a lot" about being unable to obtain or afford medical care. 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 »

Zambia: Most Zambians Lack Medical Aid, Support Govt Provision of Universal Health Coverage

Two-thirds of citizens say they worry "somewhat" or "a lot" about being unable to obtain or afford medical care when they need it. Read more »

Zambia: Amid Worsening Droughts and Crop Failure, Zambians Call for Collective Climate Action

Nine out of 10 citizens who have heard of climate change say it is making their lives worse. Read more »

Lesotho: Unemployment Tops Youth Concerns in Lesotho

Share of young Basotho who have thought "a lot" about emigrating has almost doubled since 2017, from 27% to 48% Read more »

Eswatini: Eswatini Close to Gender Equality in Education and Employment, but Girls and Women Face Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Most citizens say the police and courts need to do more against these threats. Read more »

Zimbabwe: For Many Zimbabweans, Emigration Holds Promise of Economic Opportunity

But majorities say the government should reduce the number of foreign job seekers and refugees it allows into the country. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Applaud Government Performance On Education, See Free Education Policy As Beneficial

Eight in 10 families say they have benefited from free schooling. Read more »