Malawi: Malawians Oppose Corporal Punishment, See Lack of Support Services for Vulnerable Children

Fewer than half say help is available for children who have been abused or neglected, have physical disabilities, or have mental health problems. Read more »

Africa: Dignity and Respect in African Public Service Delivery - a Hidden Driver of the Global Promise to Leave No One Behind

Youth and poor people are particularly likely to report difficulty and disrespectful treatment when accessing services. Read more »

South Africa: Low On Trust and Satisfaction, South Africans Want Their MPs to Listen

Seven in 10 citizens say elected officials should prioritise voter demands rather than their own ideas. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Support Sex Education in Schools but Oppose Contraceptives for Youth

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

Niger: Nigeriens Demand Greater Environmental Action, but Not At Expense of Jobs and Incomes

Most favour tighter regulation of natural resource extraction to reduce its negative impact on the environment. Read more »

Africa: Many Basotho Eye Jobs in South Africa, but Most Favour Limited in-Migration

Almost half of adults say they given emigration at least "a little" thought. Read more »

Eswatini: Emaswati Welcome Economic and Political Influence of China, U.S., EU, and Japan

China outpaces United States in citizens' favourable perceptions. Read more »

Mauritius: Growing Majority of Young Mauritians Eye Better Work Opportunities Abroad

Youth cite drugs, unemployment, the increasing cost of living, and crime/security as the most important problems their government must address. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Thinking About Emigration: Most Educated, Wealthiest, Employed, Young

Most popular destinations are North America, Europe, and elsewhere in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: You're Not Like Us! Ethnic Discrimination and National Belonging in Nigeria

Experience of unfair treatment prompts prioritisation of ethnic identity. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ensuring Child Well-Being Remains a Challenge for the Poor in Ethiopia

Satisfaction with the government's support for vulnerable children is significantly lower among poor people than among the wealthy. Read more »

Uganda: Despite Govt Efforts, Most Ugandans Still Lack Reliable Electricity

Rural residents and poor citizens contend with largest shortfalls in energy provision. Read more »

Lesotho: Basotho Favour Open Trade, Neutrality in War, Greater African Voice in International Affairs

Growing share of citizens see China's influence as substantial and positive. Read more »

Niger: Nigeriens Endorse Corporal Punishment, Offer Mixed Assessments of Child Well-Being

Poor citizens are less likely to say help for vulnerable children is available in their community. Read more »

Angola: Angolans Perceive Rising Corruption and Say Citizens Risk Retaliation If They Report It

A growing majority say the government is doing a poor job of fighting graft. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans See Clan or Family As Best Suited to Resolve Land Disputes

Only one in five citizens involved in land-related conflicts look to formal courts. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Head for Elections With Confidence in the Freedom of Their Press

Most citizens want media to play a watchdog role over government. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Embrace Diversity, but Trust Between Citizens Is Lacking

Tolerance is high for religious, ethnic, political, and sexual differences, but lower for immigrants. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians View Religious Leaders As More Trustworthy, Less Corrupt Than Public Institutions

Most citizens express tolerant attitudes toward people of other religions. Read more »

Lesotho: Basotho Want Parliament to Heed Voters' Demands but See MPs As Serving Their Own Interests

Most citizens say representatives never listen to ordinary people. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Favour Multiparty Competition, Increasingly Feel Distant From Political Parties

Three-fourths of citizens see opposition's role as cooperation with government rather than scrutiny. Read more »

Namibia: In Namibia, Trust in National Assembly Sinks to New Low, Along With Performance Ratings

Only one in six citizens say elected representatives listen to their constituents. Read more »

Africa: Time to Clean Up Our Act: Africans Demand More Government Action On Environmental Protection, Regulation of Natural Resource Extraction

Two-thirds of citizens say environmental pollution is a serious problem in their communities. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Want Their Democracy With Term Limits for the President

Support for two-term maximum has been strong for more than a decade. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonians See Gender-Based Violence As a Key Women's-Rights Issue but Tolerate Use of Physical Force Against Wives

About half of citizens say violence against women and girls is a common occurrence in their community. Read more »