Uganda: Ugandan Women Trail Men in Education, Jobs, Asset Ownership, and Political Engagement

Ugandan women trail men in education, jobs, asset ownership, and political engagement Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment

Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »

Botswana: Divergent Views On Child Well-Being Invite Attention in Botswana

Almost half of citizens say children are often subjected to abuse and neglect. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Commend the Government's Efforts to Protect the Environment, but Want It to Do More

Most see pollution as a serious problem in their community. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Express Confidence in Elections, but Weakening Trust in Electoral Commission

Trust in election management body has dropped by 29 percentage points over the past decade. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians Approach Election With Diminished Confidence in the Freedom of Their Press

Citizens overwhelmingly favour a media that is free and holds government accountable. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Call for Better Health Emergency Preparedness Despite Government's Fair Performance in Managing Covid-19 Response

Most citizens see distribution of pandemic-related assistance as unfair and think COVID-19 resources were lost to corruption. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritanian Youth See Govt As Failing On Their Priority Concerns, Including Education and Jobs

But majorities offer positive assessments of the country's economic condition and overall direction. Read more »

Mauritius: Ahead of 2024 Polls, Mauritians Value Political Competition, Unsure About Electoral Commission

Only about half of citizens trust their election management body. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans See Govt As Failing On Key Economic Issues

Fewer than half are satisfied with the country's economic situation or their personal living conditions. Read more »

Africa: Social Cohesion - an African Collage of Imperfect Tolerance and Cautious Trust

Surveys find widespread perceptions of unfair treatment based on people's economic status. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians See Unfair Relief Distribution and Corruption As Marring Govt's Competent Response to Covid-19

Most citizens say the government needs to invest more in preparations for future health emergencies. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Applaud Government's Covid-19 Response but Suspect Pervasive Corruption

Most citizens are dissatisfied with provision of pandemic-related relief to vulnerable households. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Approach Election With Critical Outlook On Their Parliamentarians

Majority say elected officials should prioritise voters' demands rather than their own ideas. Read more »

Uganda: Political Freedom At Risk? Almost Half of Ugandans Fear Intimidation and Violence During Elections

More than two-thirds of citizens say people have to be careful when discussing politics. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Say Govt Must Do 'A Lot More' to Limit Climate Change, but Ordinary Citizens Should Also Do Their Part

Most citizens who are aware of climate change say it is making life worse. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritanians Reject Use of Physical Force Against Women, but View Domestic Violence As a Private Matter

Majority of citizens say a woman will probably be criticised, harassed, or shamed by others in the community if she reports gender-based violence to the authorities. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Condemn Violence Against Women but Consider Domestic Violence a Private Matter

Half of citizens say women are likely to be criticised, harassed, or shamed if they report assault. Read more »

Lesotho: Despite Gains, Majority of Basotho Experienced Moderate or High Lived Poverty

More than four in 10 say they had to ask for help from friends or neighbours to make ends meet. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonians Approve of Pandemic Response but Dubious About Vaccines

Only about one in four citizens say they trust the government to ensure the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Unemployment Tops the List of Youth Concerns in Congo-Brazzaville

Like their elders, most young citizens think the country is headed in "the wrong direction." Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Women Still Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

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

Uganda: Ugandans Trust Their President Despite Perceptions of Corruption in His Office

Most citizens say president must account to Parliament and obey courts, but many think he doesn't. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Rate Govt Efforts to Protect the Environment Highly, but Want It to Do More

Majority of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Grow More Dissatisfied With Govt's Efforts On Electricity Provision

Fewer than four in 10 citizens enjoy a reliable supply of power. Read more »