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 »
January 29
Africa: Law Enforcers or Law Breakers?
Beyond corruption, Africans cite brutality and lack of professionalism among police failings. Read more »
January 19
Zambia: Perceptions of China's Influence On Zambia Remain Positive, Though On the Decline
Favourable assessments have dropped by 30 percentage points since 2014. Read more »
January 15
Sudan: Climate Change a Priority in Sudan - Among Those Who Have Heard of It
Citizens aware of climate change say action is needed from government, developed countries, business and industry, and ordinary people. Read more »
January 08
Zambia: Zambians Laud Govt's Response to Covid-19 but Believe Resources Lost to Corruption
Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: For the First Time in a Decade, Kenyans See Management of the Economy As Their Most Important Problem
Rise from No. 6 spot points to economic pressures on households. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Africa: Africans Back Gender Equality, but Gaps Persist: Govts Urged to Do More
Women still trail men in education, employment, financial autonomy, and political participation. Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Dissatisfied With Govt Performance On Child Well-Being
Poor citizens are particularly likely to say that child abuse and neglect are common problems and that support for vulnerable children is lacking. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Uganda: Health, Water, and Education Top Problems Ugandan Youth Want Government to Address
Young citizens' approval of government performance on these priorities has declined since 2019. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Young Zimbabweans See Their Govt As Falling Short On Employment and the Economy
Youth are more educated, less employed, and less engaged than their elders. Read more »
Africa: Amid Rising Corruption, Most Africans Say They Risk Retaliation If They Speak Up
Two-thirds of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of fighting graft. 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 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 »