January 19, 2023
Africa: Africans Want More Democracy, but Their Leaders Still Aren't Listening
Most indicators of support for democratic institutions remain strong and steady. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans Look to Government, One Another for Action On the Environment
Three-fourths of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Botswana: Batswana Support Gender Equity, Want Greater Government Action to Promote Equal Rights
Large majorities endorse equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Angola: In Angola, Gender-Based Violence Is Seen As the Top Challenge to Women's Rights
A majority of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Mauritius: Citizens Seek Collective Action on Climate Change as Life in Island Nation Worsens
Most want the government, business and industry, and developed countries to do "a lot more." Read more »
December 16, 2022
Sierra Leone: U.S. Outranks China As Positive Influence
As the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit seeks to boost cooperation between the United States and Africa, new Afrobarometer survey findings show that Sierra Leoneans view the economic and… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Botswana: Citizens Insist On Presidential Accountability
Findings suggest that citizens set the bar high for emergency executive powers. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Digital Divide: Who in Africa Is Connected and Who Is Not
Price of service may be a more important barrier to connectivity than service coverage. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Botswana: Many Batswana Feel Unsafe and Fear Crime
Half of Batswana say they felt unsafe walking in their neighbourhoods at least once during the past year, while about the same proportion feared crime in their homes, a recent… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Uganda: Damage Control: Ugandans Want Govt Action On Environmental Problems Affecting Their Communities
Citizens rank deforestation and trash disposal as top priorities. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Ghana: Ghanaians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse
Ghanaians say the government and ordinary citizens share responsibility for fighting climate change, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: Two Decades Of Gauging Public Opinion - Looking Back At Afrobarometer's Remarkable Journey
Bratton, Gyimah-Boadi, & Mattes. It sounds like a law firm. No, it’s a group of eminent professors and thought leaders driven by a vision of making African voices a key… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Lesotho: Basotho Endorse Equality for Women
Almost three-fourths (73%) of citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Sierra Leone: Gender-Based Violence a High Priority in Sierra Leone
Gender-based violence (GBV) is the most important women's-rights issue that Sierra Leoneans say their government and society must address, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Malawi: Under One Government After Another, More and More Malawians Live in Poverty
Three-fourths of citizens experienced moderate or high lived poverty during the past year. Read more »
Nigeria: Citizens Look to Government to Limit Harmful Effects of Climate Change
A growing proportion of Nigerians say climate change is making life in their country worse, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Sierra Leone: Gender-Based Violence a High Priority, but Citizens Say It Is a Private Matter
Almost half of citizens consider it likely that a survivor will be criticised or shamed if she reports to the authorities. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Ghana: Bribery, Unprofessionalism, Illegal Activity: Ghanaians' Negative Perceptions of Their Police
Findings point to challenge of rebuilding public confidence. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Ghana: Ghanaians Say No to Physical Force Against Women, See Gender-Based Violence As a Criminal Matter
A majority of Ghanaians say it is never justified for a man to physically discipline his wife, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Angola: Angolans Say Government Must Act On Climate Change, Even If It's Expensive
Citizens also want climate action from business and industry, developed countries, and ordinary people. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Kenya: Most Kenyans See Domestic Violence As a Private Rather Than Criminal Matter
Citizens reject spousal abuse but think women are likely to be criticized or shamed if they report gender-based violence to the authorities. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Ghana: Amid Persistent Gender Inequalities, Ghanaians Give Negative Ratings On Government Efforts to Close Gaps
Gender inequalities persist in Ghana, and citizens expect greater government efforts to erase them, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans See Gender-Based Violence As Most Important Women's-Rights Issue to Address
Majority say domestic violence should be treated as a criminal matter, not a private matter to be resolved within the family. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Africans Are Split On Covid-19 Vaccinations
Majority say they believe prayer is more effective than vaccines in preventing COVID-19 infection Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerians Feel Less Safe, See Kidnapping Cases On the Rise
Crime and security rank at the top of the most important problems that Nigerians want the government to address, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. Read more »