July 26
Eswatini: Emaswati Applaud Government's Provision of Electricity, Though Reliability Issues Remain
About six in 10 Emaswati (59%) enjoy a reliable supply of electricity, including just 45% of those experiencing high levels of lived poverty. Read more »
July 22
Mozambique: 'Poor and Rural Mozambicans Hit Hard By Lack of Access, Connection to Electricity Grid
Majority of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of providing a reliable supply of electricity. Read more »
Eswatini: Emaswati Support Media's Watchdog Role, Insist On Media Freedom
Only one in four citizens say their country has a free press. Read more »
July 18
Africa: African Insights 2024 - Democracy at Risk – The People's Perspective
The first in what will be an annual series of Afrobarometer flagship reports focuses on the democratic aspirations and experiences of African citizens Read more »
July 12
Botswana: Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free. Read more »
July 11
Uganda: Access to Justice? As Public Trust in Courts Declines, Many Ugandans Have Their Doubts
Only half of citizens feel confident that ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »
July 05
Seychelles: Seychellois Want More Govt Action to Curb the Country's Drug Epidemic
Citizens rank drug abuse, addiction, and trafficking as their nation's second-most important problem. Read more »
July 04
Botswana: Young Batswana More Educated, Less Employed, Less Politically Engaged Than Their Elders
Job creation tops list of youth priorities for government action. Read more »
July 03
Burkina Faso: Coups and Social Trust - Evidence From a Natural Experiment in Burkina Faso
Amid post-coup uncertainty, trusting other people may be a rational response. Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Amid Adaptations to Changes in Weather, Ugandans Call for Collective Climate Action
Seven in 10 citizens say crop failure has become more severe in their area over the past 10 years. Read more »
June 21
South Africa: South Africans Score Their Government Poorly On Its Economic Performance
New ruling coalition inherits deep public dissatisfaction with country's overall direction. Read more »
Eswatini: Emaswati Dissatisfied With Government Efforts On Child Well-Being
Fewer than half of citizens say resources are available in their community to help vulnerable children Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Nigerians Lack Reliable Electricity, Leaving Most Discontent With Govt's Efforts
Only 13% of citizens say they have power that works 'most' or 'all' of the time. Read more »
June 17
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Rate Govt Highly On Promotion of Gender Equality, Though Disparities Persist
Most citizens endorse equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »
June 14
Mozambique: Mozambicans Endorse Media's Watchdog Role but Wary of Media Freedom
Slim majority see their country's media as free of government interference. Read more »
June 10
Africa: Are African Govts Prepared for Another Pandemic?
Majority of citizens say their government should invest more in preparations for a future health emergency like COVID-19. Read more »
June 07
Lesotho: Basotho Say Govt Is Doing a Poor Job of Providing a Reliable Electricity Supply
Only four in 10 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid. Read more »
June 03
Tanzania: Tanzanian Youth Cite Health, Water, Economy As Priority Problems Govt Should Address
Majority see their country as going in the right direction, but few are satisfied with their living conditions. Read more »
May 30
Botswana: Limited Access, Connection, and Service Still Leave Half of Batswana Without Reliable Electricity
Approval of government performance takes a hit. Read more »
May 29
Ghana: Ghanaians Oppose State Support for Political Parties During Election Campaigns
Even among proponents of state support, majority unwilling to pay special tax to fund it. Read more »
May 27
Africa: Africans' Bleak Views of Economic Conditions Match Their Escalating Experience of Poverty
Only one in four citizens say their governments are doing a good job of managing the economy. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Worried About Unemployment, Electricity, Corruption - Survey
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May 09
South Africa: South Africans Support Media's Independence and Watchdog Role
Majority of citizens say public should have access to information on government budgets and contracts. Read more »
May 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Support Free Media Holding Govt Accountable
Only about half of citizens say the country's media is "somewhat" or "completely" free. Read more »
April 30
Africa: Africa's Shifting Media Landscapes: Digital Media Use Grows, but So Do Demographic Divides
Radio remains on top as the most widely used - and most democratic - source of news. Read more »