Mozambique: Mozambican Women Encounter Obstacles to Employment, Education, and Public Leadership

A majority of citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Africa: The Challenge of Women's Empowerment in Africa: Wide Gaps Still Limit Opportunities for Rural Women

In education, asset ownership, and access to technological and financial resources, the urban-rural divide compounds the gender gap. 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 »

Uganda: Ugandans Identify Basic Services As Priorities for Government Intervention, Report High Levels of Bribery When Trying to Access Some of Them

Despite preference for lower taxes, citizens would support higher taxes to fund education and health care. Read more »

Ethiopia: Rural Citizens Bear the Brunt As Most Ethiopians Still Lack Reliable Electricity Supply

Majority give government poor marks on energy provision. 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 »

Zimbabwe: Majority of Zimbabweans Pan Government Performance On Water and Sanitation Services

Half of citizens say their household experienced repeated shortages of clean water during the past year. Read more »

Namibia: Education Rises On Namibians' Agenda As Marks On Government's Performance Grow Poorer

Public dissatisfaction has tripled over the past decade. Read more »

Tanzania: Public Confidence in Tanzania's Judicial System Is Strong, but Gaps in Access to Justice Remain

Cost and lack of legal aid are still barriers for many. Read more »

Tunisia: Immigration in Tunisia: Tolerance Tempered By Economic Fears

Tunisians hold mixed views on free cross-border movement, want reduced immigration. Read more »

Africa: Africans Endorse Women's Rights, and Want Institutions to Do More to Protect Them

Majorities support women's autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing. Read more »

Malawi: Wp225 - Corruption Perceptions and Democratic Attitudes: Micro-Level Evidence From Malawi

Perceived graft reduces trust and satisfaction, but not support for democracy. 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 »

Kenya: Popular Trust in Kenya's Courts Declines As Barriers to Justice Persist

Majority think they could obtain justice, but doubt they could afford to take a case to court. Read more »

South Africa: Ahead of Municipal Elections, South Africans Vent Frustration With Local Government

Trust in local councillors declines as perceptions of corruption rise. Read more »

Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery

Government performance ratings improve slightly, but still overwhelmingly negative. Read more »

Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

Only half are confident that their country's legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens. Read more »

Namibia: Ad1187 - Amid Gloomy Economic Outlook, Namibian Youth Identify Unemployment As the Country's Most Urgent Problem

Almost half of young citizens say they've considered emigrating. 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 »

Seychelles: Seychellois Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call On Government and Rich Countries to Act

Majority say developed countries are to blame and should help Seychelles confront the climate crisis. Read more »

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

Majority of citizens say they have considered emigrating. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Support Women's Autonomy in Marital and Reproduction Choices, but Hold Mixed Views On Contraceptives and Abortion

Majorities endorse sex education and allowing pregnant pupils to stay in school. Read more »

Africa: Demand for Civic Space Holds Strong Across Africa As Supply of Freedoms Wanes

Fewer citizens see their media as free, feel free to say what they think. Read more »

Botswana: Rural, Poor Basotho Hit Hard By Lack of Access to Electricity Grid

Slim majority of citizens enjoy a reliable supply of electricity. Read more »

Zambia: Amid Electricity Crisis, Zambians Favour Ending State Monopoly, Investing in Solar and Wind Power

Only one in 25 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid. Read more »