Uganda: Indifferent or Disempowered? Ugandan Youth Lag Behind Older Citizens in Political and Civic Engagement

From voting to protesting, young people's rates of participation are on the decline. Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisian Youth See Their Country As Moving in the Wrong Direction, but Express Optimism About the Future

Unemployment ranks as the top issue that youth want their government to address. Read more »

South Africa: Pp102 - Democracy and Its Discontented: What Drives Demand for Democracy in South Africa?

Citizens' attitudes toward democracy still hinge on government performance. 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 »

Uganda: Political Participation Across Generational Cohorts in Uganda

Does historical context shape younger citizens' propensity for unconventional forms of participation? Read more »

Africa: Pressure Points - Africa's Health Systems Amid Global Aid Contraction

Africa's health systems amid global aid contraction Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisians Divided On International Trade, Wary of Western Influence

Most citizens agree that African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies like the United Nations Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Split On Effectiveness of GNU At Solving the Country's Problems, Say Elected Officials Should Prioritise Voter Demands

Majority see ruling coalition as evidence of the country's unity in diversity. Read more »

Africa: Inadequate Access and Corruption Mark Public Service Delivery for Many Africans

Half find it difficult to obtain health care, identity documents, and police assistance. Read more »

Comoros: Comorians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Urgent Action

Majorities call for greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy. Read more »

South Africa: Basotho Women Still Face Social Barriers to Work and Leadership Roles

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

Africa: Coethnics Covote in Africa

Studying electoral cleavages with a covoting regression model Read more »

Africa: Water Supply High On Africans' Policy Agenda Amid Persistent Access and Service Gaps

Majority of citizens say they suffered shortage of clean water during the past year. Read more »

Comoros: Comorian Women Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

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

Zambia: Zambians Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion

Citizens endorse sex education in schools but want restrictions on access to contraceptives. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians Support Sexuality Education in School and Access to Contraceptives Regardless of Age

Most citizens say pregnant girls should be allowed to stay in school. Read more »

Malawi: Most Malawians Support Girls' Re-Enrolment After Pregnancy and Women's Reproductive Decision Making, but Oppose Abortion

Views are mixed on whether to make contraceptives available regardless of people's age and marital status. 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 »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Say Women Should Be Free to Make Their Own Marriage and Childbearing Decisions

Majorities favour restrictions on access to contraceptives based on people's age and marital status. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Turn to Local Councillors for Help Despite Dissatisfaction With Service Delivery

Only one in four citizens say elected local officials listen to what ordinary people have to say. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Support Women's Autonomy and Sex Education, but Are Divided On Abortion

Most citizens favour keeping pregnant learners in school. 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 »

Africa: Popular Perceptions of Russia Lag, Even As Its Influence Grows Across Africa

Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds. 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 »