Mali: Few Malians Support Women's Autonomy in Decisions About Marriage and Childbearing

Majorities endorse teaching sexuality education and keeping pregnant girls in school. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Worry About Access to Medical Care Amid Widespread Lack of Health Insurance

Majority of citizens say the government should ensure universal access to health care, even if it means higher taxes. Read more »

Mali: Malians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Collective Action

Majority support investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. Read more »

Cameroon: Unemployment, Pessimism, and Rising Interest in Emigration Mark Cameroon's Youth

Young citizens say the government is failing on key priorities. Read more »

Mali: Ad1216 - Most Malian Youth See Their Country As Headed in the Right Direction

Even so, majority say they have considered emigration. Read more »

Gambia: Most Gambians Have Considered Emigrating, Primarily to Seek Economic Opportunities

Majorities say the government should reduce or eliminate entry by foreign job seekers and refugees. Read more »

Nigeria: Trading Privacy for Peace? Violent Conflict and Support for Government Surveillance in Nigeria and the Broader African Context

Violent conflict and support for government surveillance in Nigeria and the broader African context. Read more »

São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Enjoy Broad Electricity Coverage, but Connection and Reliability Gaps Persist

Seven in 10 citizens support government investment in wind and solar technologies even if it leads to higher energy costs. Read more »

West Africa: Digital Exclusion and Access to Basic Services in West Africa: Disentangling Individual From Territorial Effects

Evidence points to digital infrastructure and education as critical investments. Read more »

Liberia: Ad1194 - Majority of Liberians Consider Emigration but Favour Reducing Entry By Job Seekers, Refugees

Interest in moving abroad is highest among citizens with full-time jobs, the most educated, and youth. Read more »

São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Strongly Support Women's Reproductive Autonomy, Sexuality Education, and Broad Access to Contraception

Most say pupils who get pregnant should be allowed to stay in school. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leoneans Back Regional Mobility Despite Resistance to Immigration

Majority of citizens say they have considered emigrating. 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 »

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 »