February 11
Malawi: Amid Growing Food Insecurity, Malawians Favour Alternatives to Affordable Inputs Programme
Strong majority favour providing inputs loans through farmers' clubs. Read more »
February 10
Zimbabwe: Unemployment Is Foremost Policy Priority for Zimbabweans
Nine out of 10 citizens say the government is failing on job creation. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Decade of Destitution? Severe Lived Poverty Is Surging in Many African Countries
One in four citizens report going without basic necessities on a frequent basis. Read more »
February 05
Uganda: Ugandans Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts Against Corruption, but Fear Retaliation If They Speak Out
Two-thirds of citizens say corruption in the country is on the rise. Read more »
February 04
Burkina Faso: Overwhelming Majority of Burkinabè Approve of Using Physical Force to Discipline Children
More than half say their government is doing a poor job of protecting and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Read more »
January 28
Africa: Africans Struggle With Interethnic Trust but Embrace Coexistence
Nine out of 10 citizens express openness to cohabitation - as neighbours or married-in family members - with people of other ethnicities. Read more »
January 27
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Say Drug and Substance Abuse Is Rampant, See It As a Society-Wide Challenge
Schools and family members are most trusted allies in anti-drug fight. Read more »
January 20
Zambia: Majority of Zambian Youth See Their Country As Moving in 'The Wrong Direction
About one-third (34%) of young citizens say they have considered emigrating, most to find jobs or escape economic hardship. Read more »
January 16
Africa: Proximity to Riots - Spatial Exposure and Attitudes Toward the Police in Africa
For people close to violent demonstrations, anxiety may weaken trust in security forces. Read more »
January 14
Ethiopia: Survey Shows Ethiopians See Police 'Falling Short of Professionalism'
Majority of citizens are critical of the government's performance on crime reduction. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Country Is Headed in the Wrong Direction, Cite Government's Poor Handling of the Economy
Many say they had to ask for help from relatives, friends, or neighbours to make ends meet. Read more »
January 09
Eswatini: Emaswati See Gender-Based Violence As Foremost Women's-Rights Issue to Address
Most citizens reject the use of physical force to discipline women and consider domestic violence a criminal rather than a private matter. Read more »
January 08
Seychelles: Youth Priorities in Seychelles: the Economy and Drug Abuse
Young citizens are more positive than their elders in their appraisals of the economy, their living conditions, and prospects for improvement. Read more »
Mauritania: Majority of Mauritians Want Their MPs to Prioritise Voter Demands Rather Than Their Own Ideas
Citizens back parliamentarians' lead role in making laws, holding prime minister accountable. Read more »
January 07
Tanzania: Despite Mixed Assessments of Living Conditions, Tanzanians Say Country Is On the Right Path
In substantial numbers, citizens still experience shortages of basic life necessities. Read more »
January 03
Niger: Nigeriens Express Trust in Police, but Highlight Corruption and Excessive Force As Failings
Growing share of citizens report feeling unsafe and fearing crime. Read more »
December 30, 2024
Uganda: Ugandans Give Govt Mixed Marks On Education, See It As a Priority to Address
More than half voice dissatisfaction with their district or city council's efforts to provide education services at the local level. Read more »
December 23, 2024
Niger: Nigeriens Seek More Government Action On Climate Change
Large majorities say their region has seen more intense droughts and floods during the past decade. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychellois Support Media Freedom, Endorse Access to Information Held By Government
Only half of citizens say the country's media is free. Read more »
December 18, 2024
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 »
December 13, 2024
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 »
December 11, 2024
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 »
December 06, 2024
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 »