Uganda: Ugandans Optimistic About Country's Direction but Unhappy With Economic Management

Seven in 10 citizens experienced moderate or high levels of lived poverty during the previous year. Read more »

Uganda: A Deaf Democracy? Ugandans See Elected Officials As Unresponsive, but Still Prefer Democracy

Performance ratings for MPs and local government councillors have trended downward over the past decade. Read more »

Sudan: Most Sudanese Are Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts to Support Vulnerable Children

More than four in 10 say child abuse and neglect are common in their community. Read more »

Ghana: Majority of Ghanaians Consider Emigration - Young and Educated Most Likely to Look Abroad

But most say the government should reduce the number of immigrants it allows to enter the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Say Country Is Headed in Wrong Direction, Oppose Fuel-Subsidy Removal

Economic issues dominate citizens' list of priorities for government action. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Dissatisfied With Their Economy and the Country's Overall Direction

The increasing cost of living tops the list of the most important problems that Zambians want their government to address. Read more »

Angola: Angolans Express Mixed Views On Migration, but Majority Have Considered Moving Abroad

Majorities say the government should reduce the number of foreign job seekers and refugees it allows to enter the country. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Value Multiparty Democracy, but Fewer Feel Close to a Political Party

Party affiliation has declined sharply over the past decade. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Call for Climate Action, Including Assistance From Wealthy Countries

Citizens say changing weather patterns have forced adjustments in crops, water sources, livestock. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Grow Increasingly Dissatisfied With Government's Provision of Electricity

Only one in seven citizens enjoy a reliable supply of electricity from the national grid. Read more »

Gambia: Access to Justice in Gambia: Courts Seen As Untrustworthy, Unfair, and Ineffective

Fewer than half of citizens think ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »

Africa: Whom Do African Election Campaigns Contact? and Does It Matter?

Ruling and opposition parties are about equally active in canvassing - and not just to mobilise the base. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Support Cross-Border Mobility for East Africans, but Want Fewer Immigrants

One in three citizens say they have considered emigration. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Welcome Foreign Influence, Though China and U.S. Lose Ground

Few citizens are aware of Japanese assistance to Mozambique. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Applaud Government Efforts On Crime, but Worry About Safety

Citizens are evenly divided on whether the death penalty is justified for the most serious crimes. Read more »

South Sudan: Sudanese Reject Domestic Violence but See It As a Private Matter to Be Handled Within the Family

Majority say women are likely to be criticised or harassed if they report gender-based violence to the authorities. Read more »

Malawi: Amid Growing Food Insecurity, Malawians Favour Alternatives to Affordable Inputs Programme

Strong majority favour providing inputs loans through farmers' clubs. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unemployment Is Foremost Policy Priority for Zimbabweans

Nine out of 10 citizens say the government is failing on job creation. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »