South Africa: Basotho Women Still Face Social Barriers to Work and Leadership Roles

Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Africa: Coethnics Covote in Africa

Studying electoral cleavages with a covoting regression model Read more »

Africa: Water Supply High On Africans' Policy Agenda Amid Persistent Access and Service Gaps

Majority of citizens say they suffered shortage of clean water during the past year. Read more »

Comoros: Comorian Women Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Nigeria: Majority of Nigerians Support Women's Right to Decide On Marriage, Oppose Unrestricted Access to Contraceptives

Most citizens favour sexuality education and allowing pregnant girls to continue their schooling. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion

Citizens endorse sex education in schools but want restrictions on access to contraceptives. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians Support Sexuality Education in School and Access to Contraceptives Regardless of Age

Most citizens say pregnant girls should be allowed to stay in school. Read more »

Malawi: Most Malawians Support Girls' Re-Enrolment After Pregnancy and Women's Reproductive Decision Making, but Oppose Abortion

Views are mixed on whether to make contraceptives available regardless of people's age and marital status. Read more »

Cape Verde: Cabo Verdeans Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response but See It As Unprepared for Future Emergencies

Majorities say assistance was distributed fairly but also cite pandemic-related corruption. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Say Women Should Be Free to Make Their Own Marriage and Childbearing Decisions

Majorities favour restrictions on access to contraceptives based on people's age and marital status. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Turn to Local Councillors for Help Despite Dissatisfaction With Service Delivery

Only one in four citizens say elected local officials listen to what ordinary people have to say. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Support Women's Autonomy and Sex Education, but Are Divided On Abortion

Most citizens favour keeping pregnant learners in school. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Back Regional Institutions and Open Trade, but Call for a Stronger African Voice in Global Decision Making

Most citizens welcome influence of the U.S. and China, but only half as many see Russian influence as positive. Read more »

Africa: Popular Perceptions of Russia Lag, Even As Its Influence Grows Across Africa

Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Views On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Present a Mixed Picture in Seven Ouagadougou Partnership Countries

Majority support women's autonomy in marriage decisions, but not in choices about childbearing. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Support Women's Autonomy, Sex Education, and Keeping Pregnant Girls in School

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

Tanzania: Tanzanians Hold Mixed Views On Cross-Border Mobility and Immigration

Most citizens express tolerance toward immigrants but want the government to reduce their number. Read more »

Africa: Africans Are Increasingly Online, but Awareness and Practice of Digital Safety Remain Low

Many say they worry that others will track or steal their personal data. Read more »

Tunisia: For Tunisians, Cost and Unequal Treatment Hinder Access to Justice

Few citizens are aware of legal aid services available in their community. Read more »

Lesotho: Basotho Support Sexuality Education, Access to Contraceptives Regardless of Age, Marital Status

Most citizens support women's autonomy in marriage and childbearing decisions. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Express Reservations About Immigration and Free Cross-Border Movement

Majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign job seekers and refugees. Read more »

Kenya: Predicting Protest Participation: Insights From the Year Before Kenya's 2024 Anti-Tax Demonstrations

Digital engagement and economic vulnerability mark protests ahead of the crisis. Read more »

Africa: Climate Change and Child Abuse

Evidence from Africa shows people living in drought-affected areas are more likely to justify physically disciplining children. Read more »

Africa: Africans Want Elections but Don't Trust Electoral Management Bodies to Ensure They're Free and Fair

Assessments of election quality have worsened over the past decade. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Support Higher Taxes for Specific Causes, but Not for More Government Services

Majorities see higher tax rates for the wealthy as fair and reject taxation of the informal sector. Read more »