South Africa: South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups

More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Favour Open Trade, Call for Greater African Voice in International Decision-Making Bodies

Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU. Read more »

Kenya: Ad1101 - Kenyans Strongly Support Media's Oversight Role, Say It Should Operate Free of Censorship

Perceptions of press freedom have declined since 2019. Read more »

Benin: Short On Jobs, Benin's Youth Range Between Economic Gloom and Cautious Optimism

More than half of young adults have considered emigrating, mostly to escape economic hardship or to find work. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Value Democracy Despite Slight Weakening in Demand

Majorities reject dictatorship, military rule, and one-party rule, though opposition has decreased since 2022. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Lament Govt Performance On Improving Basic Health Care

Most citizens say they worry about obtaining or affording medical care when they need it. Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaians Lack Trust in Courts, Consider Other Dispute-Resolution Avenues

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

Africa: Who Owns a Bank Account in Africa?

Predictors of financial access and implications for domestic capital mobilisation Read more »

Malawi: Leave No Malawian Offline? Understanding the Country's Persistent Gender Digital Divide

Although Internet usage has gradually increased for both women and men, the gender gap has widened over time. Read more »

Africa: From Aspiration to Action - Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa

Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens. Read more »

Africa: Religion and Prejudice: Micro-Level Evidence From Africa

People with no religious affiliation are least likely to express tolerance of religious differences. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leoneans Urge Political Cooperation As Trust in Electoral Commission Falls to New Low

But most feel free to choose whom to vote for, believe their vote is secret, and say they did not fear violence during their last election. Read more »

Cape Verde: Mixed Reviews - Cabo Verdeans Divided Over Government Performance On Child Welfare

Most citizens say resources are available in their community to help children who are abused, have a disability, or have mental or emotional problems. Read more »

Morocco: Trust in Morocco's Courts Strengthens, but Access to Legal Aid Remains a Challenge

Most citizens express confidence that ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »

Africa: The Dangerous Watchdog

How corruption shapes support for media scrutiny in Africa Read more »

Lesotho: Basotho Expect Better Government Performance On Provision of Key Public Services

Infrastructure, security, water supply, and other services rank high among citizens' 'most important problems' Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaians Support Women's Autonomy but Are Divided On Abortion and Contraceptives

Most citizens back sex education and letting pregnant girls stay in school. Read more »

Sudan: Findings Shed Light On Sudanese Citizens' Pre-War Views On Governance, Elections, Military

Most saw elections as the best way to choose their leaders, but few trusted the National Elections Commission. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction, Including Abortion

Most citizens endorse making contraceptives available regardless of people's age or marital status. Read more »

Southern Africa: Young, Urban, Educated, Working Emaswati Eyeing Jobs Abroad, Mostly in South Africa

Citizens support free cross-border movement but want fewer immigrants. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Support Cross-Border Mobility, but Want Fewer Immigrants

One in four citizens say they have considered moving abroad, most often in search of better work or economic opportunities. Read more »

Africa: Africans Strongly Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproductive Decisions, but Are Divided On Contraceptive Access

Large majorities favour sex education and allowing pregnant girls to stay in school. Read more »

Gabon: Gabonese Youth See Their Country As Moving in the Right Direction

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

South Africa: South Africans Overwhelmingly Say Police, Courts Are Failing to Protect Women and Girls Against Discrimination and Harassment

From school to the workplace, barriers to gender equality persist. Read more »

Mali: Malians Welcome Influence of Russia, China, and AES, Side With Russia On the Ukraine War

Majority of citizens say African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies such as the United Nations. Read more »