Namibia: Open in Principle, Closed At the Paycheque

Namibian attitudes toward migrant workers on the eve of a resource boom. Read more »

Namibia: Amid Growing Dissatisfaction With Government Efforts On Health, Namibians Want Universal Access to Care

Most citizens say they worry about being unable to obtain or afford medical care when they need it. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Support Parliament's Role but Express Little Confidence in MPs

Few citizens think representatives listen to what ordinary people have to say. Read more »

Ghana: Formal Political Reach and the Social Patterning of Institutional Trust in Ghana, 2014-2024

Does contact with traditional leaders build trust in political institutions? Evidence from Ghana says no. Read more »

Africa: Access to Water and Sanitation in South Africa: a Tale of Insufficiency and Inequality

Share of households experiencing water shortages has doubled over the past decade. Read more »

Africa: Paying for Health Care for All - Fiscal Consent Across Africa

Public support for higher taxes depends on whether the state can deliver. Read more »

Africa: What Africans Want

Citizen perspectives on the future of development cooperation Read more »

Africa: Persistent Access and Connectivity Gaps Leave Majority of Africans Without Reliable Power

Almost one-fourth of citizens use sources of electricity other than the main grid, mostly solar panels. Read more »

West Africa: West and Central Africans Support Women's Autonomy and Sexuality Education, but Are Divided On Contraceptive Access and Abortion

Majorities say women should be able to make their own choices regarding marriage and childbearing. Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern Africans Defend Women's Marital and Reproductive Autonomy, Support Sex Education in Schools, but Voice Mixed Views On Abortion

Majorities say contraceptives should be made available to anyone who is sexually active regardless of marital status and age. Read more »

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

Large majorities back sex education and keeping pregnant girls in school. Read more »

Africa: The Trust-Accountability Tradeoff

Political trust may be good for democracy, but it's also associated with weaker demand for accountable governance. Read more »

Africa: Democracy - Faltering Demand in Africa?

Fewer than half of citizens consider their country a democracy and are satisfied with the way democracy is working. Read more »

Mali: Few Malians Support Women's Autonomy in Decisions About Marriage and Childbearing

Majorities endorse teaching sexuality education and keeping pregnant girls in school. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Worry About Access to Medical Care Amid Widespread Lack of Health Insurance

Majority of citizens say the government should ensure universal access to health care, even if it means higher taxes. Read more »

Africa: Social Cohesion in Africa: Bonds, Belonging, and the Common Good

Most citizens express tolerance for ethnic, religious, and national differences but want to limit immigration. Read more »

Uganda: Most Ugandan Homes Lack Water and Toilets

Half of citizens report going without enough clean water during the previous year. Read more »

Mozambique: Natural-Resource Extraction in Mozambique - Citizens Are Deeply Dissatisfied With Community Participation

Most say little information is available about how proceeds are used. Read more »

Mali: Malians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Collective Action

Majority support investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Call for Freedom and a Watchdog Role for the Media

Most citizens say information about government budgets and contracts should be accessible to the public. Read more »

Cameroon: Unemployment, Pessimism, and Rising Interest in Emigration Mark Cameroon's Youth

Young citizens say the government is failing on key priorities. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Want Free Media That Helps Hold Government Accountable

Radio remains the country's most popular source of news. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Endorse Media's Oversight Role, but Many Doubt That It Is Truly Free

Majority of citizens say public should have access to information held by government authorities. Read more »

Africa: São Toméans Support Free Movement Across Borders, but Many Say Crossing Them Is Difficult

More than two-thirds of citizens say they have considered moving abroad. Read more »

Mali: Ad1216 - Most Malian Youth See Their Country As Headed in the Right Direction

Even so, majority say they have considered emigration. Read more »