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 »

Nigeria: Majority of Nigerians Support Women's Right to Decide On Marriage, Oppose Unrestricted Access to Contraceptives

Most citizens favour sexuality education and allowing pregnant girls to continue their schooling. Read more »

Cape Verde: Cabo Verdeans Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response but See It As Unprepared for Future Emergencies

Majorities say assistance was distributed fairly but also cite pandemic-related corruption. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Back Regional Institutions and Open Trade, but Call for a Stronger African Voice in Global Decision Making

Most citizens welcome influence of the U.S. and China, but only half as many see Russian influence as positive. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Views On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Present a Mixed Picture in Seven Ouagadougou Partnership Countries

Majority support women's autonomy in marriage decisions, but not in choices about childbearing. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Support Women's Autonomy, Sex Education, and Keeping Pregnant Girls in School

Majorities say contraceptives should be available to anyone who is sexually active regardless of age and marital status. 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 »

Gambia: Gambians Endorse Universal Health Coverage As Medical Care Remains Elusive for Many

Overwhelming majority of citizens say they worry about being unable to obtain or afford medical care when they need it. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Favour Open Trade, Call for Greater African Voice in International Decision-Making Bodies

Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU. Read more »

Benin: Short On Jobs, Benin's Youth Range Between Economic Gloom and Cautious Optimism

More than half of young adults have considered emigrating, mostly to escape economic hardship or to find work. 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 »

Cape Verde: Mixed Reviews - Cabo Verdeans Divided Over Government Performance On Child Welfare

Most citizens say resources are available in their community to help children who are abused, have a disability, or have mental or emotional problems. 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 »

Ghana: Ghanaians Support Women's Autonomy but Are Divided On Abortion and Contraceptives

Most citizens back sex education and letting pregnant girls stay in school. 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 »

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

One in four adults say they have considered emigrating. Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Women Still Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Participation in Politics

Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Mali: Malians Call for Universal Health Care, See Health As Top Priority for Government Action

Only one in seven adults say they have medical aid coverage. Read more »

Mali: Insecurity and Institutional Trust in the Context of a Coup d'État

The case of Mali Read more »

Sierra Leone: Large Majorities of Sierra Leoneans Favour Cross-Party Collaboration Over Divisive Politics

Most citizens say governments should be required to promote regional and ethnic balance in making political appointments. Read more »

Benin: Beninese Approve of Government's Covid-19 Response Except for Provision of Assistance

Majority of citizens say the government should invest more in preparations for future health emergencies. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkinabè Approve of Covid-19 Response Despite Corruption, Inadequate Assistance

Majority of citizens think their government is prepared to deal with future public health emergencies. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkinabè Trust the Police Despite Concerns About Corruption, Misconduct, and Insecurity

Only one in four citizens say the government is doing a good job of reducing crime. Read more »

Benin: Beninese Trust Police Despite Concerns About Insecurity, Excessive Force, and Corruption

More than three-fourths of citizens approve of the government's performance on reducing crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Facing Lack of Economic Opportunity, Nigerian Youth Want Government Action On Jobs and Cost of Living

Share of young citizens who have thought 'a lot' about emigrating has tripled since 2017. Read more »