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 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 »
March 29, 2023
Ghana: Ad623 - Ghanaians Split On Free Senior High School Policy
About half say the programme should have targeted only the poor. Read more »
March 17, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
South Africans endorse taxation, say it is fair to tax the rich at higher rates to support the poor Read more »
March 07, 2023
Liberia: Citizens Fault Government Performance On Promoting Child Welfare
Majority of citizens say child abuse and neglect and out-of-school children are frequent problems in their community. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Angola: Angolans See Child Abuse and Neglect As Common, Say Government Is Not Doing Enough
Fewer than half say help for vulnerable children is available in their community. Read more »
Namibia: Ad612 - Ensuring Children's Welfare Remains a Challenge in Namibia, Especially for the Poor
Disadvantaged communities see more problems, less support for vulnerable children. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, Majority Support Gender Equality, Think Greater Efforts Are Needed
Fewer than half think women have equal opportunity to own or inherit land. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Revisiting Human Security in Africa in the Post-Covid-19 Era
Citizens' experiences and perceptions spotlight insecurity in six countries. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nine in 10 Nigerians Say the Country is Going in the Wrong Direction
Nine out of 10 citizens see country going 'in the wrong direction Read more »
February 20, 2023
Ghana: Ghanaians Condemn Physical Discipline, See Gender-Based Violence As a Criminal Matter
But many think victims who report to the authorities may be criticised or harassed. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Say Their Country Is Unsafe, Cite Insecurity As Top Priority for Government Action
Most citizens see abductions as a serious - and growing - problem. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Sierra Leone: Majority of Sierra Leoneans Say Vulnerable Children Lack Needed Support, Afrobarometer Survey Shows
Key findings Read more »
February 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians' Grim Outlook Points to High Stakes in Competitive Elections
Findings suggest a desire for change and a widening political field. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Want Competitive Elections but Don't Trust the Electoral Commission
Only 23% of citizens say they trust the Independent National Electoral Commission "somewhat" or "a lot." Read more »
January 24, 2023
Botswana: Batswana See Gender-Based Violence As a Priority for Government and Societal Action
Half of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Divided On Economy, Country's Direction - Afrobarometer Survey
Only about half of Zambians approve of the country's overall direction and are satisfied with the way the "new dawn" government is managing the economy, a new Afrobarometer survey… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Africa: Africans Want More Democracy, but Their Leaders Still Aren't Listening
Most indicators of support for democratic institutions remain strong and steady. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans Look to Government, One Another for Action On the Environment
Three-fourths of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Botswana: Batswana Support Gender Equity, Want Greater Government Action to Promote Equal Rights
Large majorities endorse equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Angola: In Angola, Gender-Based Violence Is Seen As the Top Challenge to Women's Rights
A majority of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Mauritius: Citizens Seek Collective Action on Climate Change as Life in Island Nation Worsens
Most want the government, business and industry, and developed countries to do "a lot more." Read more »
December 16, 2022
Sierra Leone: U.S. Outranks China As Positive Influence
As the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit seeks to boost cooperation between the United States and Africa, new Afrobarometer survey findings show that Sierra Leoneans view the economic and… Read more »