February 27
South Africa: South Africans See Pollution As Serious Problem Requiring Greater Govt Attention
Majority of citizens want tighter regulation of natural resource extraction to reduce its negative impact on the environment. Read more »
February 26
Mozambique: Mozambicans Give Govt Poor Marks On Its Efforts to Promote Equal Rights for Women
Strong majorities support gender equality in land ownership and political leadership, but fewer do so when it comes to jobs. Read more »
February 23
Namibia: Ad773 - Namibian Youth Demand That Government Make Job Creation a Top Priority
Young citizens are more educated than their elders, but also more unemployed. Read more »
Mauritania: Ad772 - Mauritian Youth See Jobs, Crime, and Economy As Top Priorities for Government Attention
Young citizens are less likely than their elders to engage in political and civic activities. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Access to Public Information Remains Elusive Despite Progress On Right-to-Information Laws
Most Africans say they should be able to see local government budgets and contracts, but doubt they can. Read more »
February 20
Eswatini: Eswatini Losing the Fight Against Corruption, According to Its Citizens
Most citizens say reporting corruption risks retaliation and is unlikely to lead to government action. Read more »
February 13
Africa: Assessing the Gaps: Africans Look for Greater Progress On Education
Attainment reflects persistent disadvantages among women, the poor, and rural residents. Read more »
February 05
Seychelles: In Seychelles, Ensuring Children's Welfare Remains a Challenge for the Poor
Perceptions of child abuse/neglect and the availability of support services vary significantly by economic status. Read more »
February 01
Africa: As Africans Enter Busy Political Year, Scepticism Marks Weakening Support for Elections
Trust in national electoral commissions continues to decline. Read more »
January 31
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Look to Govt, One Another for Action On the Environment
Three-fourths of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »
January 29
Africa: Law Enforcers or Law Breakers?
Beyond corruption, Africans cite brutality and lack of professionalism among police failings. Read more »
January 19
Zambia: Perceptions of China's Influence On Zambia Remain Positive, Though On the Decline
Favourable assessments have dropped by 30 percentage points since 2014. Read more »
January 15
Sudan: Climate Change a Priority in Sudan - Among Those Who Have Heard of It
Citizens aware of climate change say action is needed from government, developed countries, business and industry, and ordinary people. Read more »
January 08
Zambia: Zambians Laud Govt's Response to Covid-19 but Believe Resources Lost to Corruption
Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: For the First Time in a Decade, Kenyans See Management of the Economy As Their Most Important Problem
Rise from No. 6 spot points to economic pressures on households. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Africa: Africans Back Gender Equality, but Gaps Persist: Govts Urged to Do More
Women still trail men in education, employment, financial autonomy, and political participation. Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Dissatisfied With Govt Performance On Child Well-Being
Poor citizens are particularly likely to say that child abuse and neglect are common problems and that support for vulnerable children is lacking. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Uganda: Health, Water, and Education Top Problems Ugandan Youth Want Government to Address
Young citizens' approval of government performance on these priorities has declined since 2019. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Young Zimbabweans See Their Govt As Falling Short On Employment and the Economy
Youth are more educated, less employed, and less engaged than their elders. Read more »
Africa: Amid Rising Corruption, Most Africans Say They Risk Retaliation If They Speak Up
Two-thirds of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of fighting graft. Read more »
November 24, 2023
South Africa: Citizens See Gender-Based Violence As Most Important Women's-Rights Issue to Address
Nearly half of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence Tops Africa's Agenda for Women's Rights
Majority of citizens say women who report violence are likely to face community backlash. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Environmental Protection - Nigerians Want Regulation and Greater Effort
Majority of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youth - More Educated, Less Employed, Still Unheard in Policy and Development
Dissatisfied with democracy, young citizens are more willing than their elders to accept military takeover. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroonians See Police Falling Short of Professionalism and Respect for Rights
Majority of citizens who encountered police say they had to pay a bribe. Read more »