Cameroon: Cameroonians See Police Falling Short of Professionalism and Respect for Rights

Majority of citizens who encountered police say they had to pay a bribe. Read more »

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 »

Sierra Leone: Citizens Demand Urgent Climate Action

Among citizens familiar with climate change, two-thirds (67%) say it is making life worse. Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Amid Growing Insecurity, Nigerians Fault Police for Corruption and Lack of Professionalism

Only two in 10 citizens say the government is doing a good job on fighting crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Look to Government, Private Sector, Developed Countries for Action to Limit Climate Change

But most citizens haven't heard of the concept yet. Read more »

Nigeria: Young Nigerians Prioritise Security, Jobs, and the Economy for Government Action

Though dissatisfied with government performance, youth are less likely to participate in political processes. Read more »

Liberia: Ad705 - Liberians Want Fair and Competitive Elections, but Mistrust Elections Commission

Most citizens say the losing side should cooperate with the government to help it develop the country. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonians Say Govt Must Do 'Much More' to Protect the Environment

More than seven in 10 citizens see pollution as a serious problem in their community. Read more »

Ghana: Youth Priorities in Ghana: Economy and Employment Take Center Stage

Young citizens are more educated, less employed, and less politically engaged than their elders. Read more »

Liberia: Gender-Based Violence Tops Women's-Rights Issues in Liberia - Citizens Say It Is a Criminal Matter

But most think victims may be criticised or shamed if they report to the authorities. Read more »

São Tomé and Príncipe: Ad689 - São Toméans See Gender-Based Violence As a Top Priority, and a Criminal Matter

More than half say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »

Africa: Taxation for Development: the Impact of the Ebola Epidemic On Citizen Support Across West Africa

Health shock shifts attitudes in favour of taxation in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Read more »

Gambia: Amid Increased Insecurity, Gambians Cite Corruption and Lack of Professionalism Among Police Shortcomings

Government's job performance ratings on crime reduction plummet. Read more »

Gambia: Gender Equality in the Gambia - Citizens Demand Greater Government Efforts

Women trail men in educational attainment, asset ownership, financial autonomy, political leadership Read more »

Ghana: Public Supports Media's Watchdog Role but Are Sceptical of News Sources

Fewer than half of citizens trust information from private or state-owned outlets. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Reject Men's Use of Physical Force but See Domestic Violence As a Private Matter

Majority think women will be harassed or shamed if they report gender-based violence. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Cite Corruption, Lack of Professionalism Among Police Failings

Only one in five say officers usually operate in a professional manner and respect all citizens' rights. Read more »

Ghana: Ad623 - Ghanaians Split On Free Senior High School Policy

About half say the programme should have targeted only the poor. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Africa: In Busy Election Year, Most Africans Still Prefer Democracy

In this busy election year, Africans show unwavering commitment to democracy and democratic norms; Majorities prefer democracy and favor elections, media freedom, and presidential… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Sierra Leone: Majority of Sierra Leoneans Say Vulnerable Children Lack Needed Support, Afrobarometer Survey Shows

Key findings Read more »