Zimbabwe: For Many Zimbabweans, Emigration Holds Promise of Economic Opportunity

But majorities say the government should reduce the number of foreign job seekers and refugees it allows into the country. Read more »

Ethiopia: Who Benefits From Bank Proximity?

Insights on financial inclusion from Afrobarometer surveys in Ethiopia Read more »

Uganda: Ahead of 2026 Election, Ugandans Affirm Support for Multiparty Democracy

But public trust in the Electoral Commission remains weak. Read more »

Africa: Demanding More: Does Education Increase Public Backing for Good Governance in Africa?

Findings highlight the potential of education to foster stronger, more accountable political institutions. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Women Still Face Barriers to Education and Work, Despite Support for Equal Rights

Four out of five citizens say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Uganda: Party Like It's 1986? Ugandans Want Multiparty Politics, but Maintain Support for the NRM

Majority of citizens say the opposition presents a viable alternative vision, but trust and electoral support remain weak. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkinabè Approve of Covid-19 Response Despite Corruption, Inadequate Assistance

Majority of citizens think their government is prepared to deal with future public health emergencies. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Applaud Government Performance On Education, See Free Education Policy As Beneficial

Eight in 10 families say they have benefited from free schooling. Read more »

Eswatini: eMaswati Claim Their Right to Protest, Say Police Are Not Justified in Use of Force

Citizens split on whether protesters should need government permission. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkinabè Trust the Police Despite Concerns About Corruption, Misconduct, and Insecurity

Only one in four citizens say the government is doing a good job of reducing crime. Read more »

Benin: Beninese Trust Police Despite Concerns About Insecurity, Excessive Force, and Corruption

More than three-fourths of citizens approve of the government's performance on reducing crime. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Women Face Gender Obstacles, Lag Behind in School, Work, and Public Office

Eight in 10 citizens say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Zambia: Zambian Women Still Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

Two-thirds of citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Botswana: Batswana Support Press Freedom and Media's Watchdog Role

But four in 10 citizens say the country's media is not free of government interference. Read more »

Tanzania: Unlocking Tanzania's Potential - Youth Look to Jobs, Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Three-fourths of young citizens say the country is headed in "the right direction." Read more »

Malawi: Toward Malawi 2063: Youth Confront High Unemployment and Economic Anxiety

Food shortage and the increasing cost of living are the most important problems that young citizens say their government must address. Read more »

Morocco: Youth Like Morocco's Direction Even As Jobs Remain Scarce and Interest in Emigration Grows

Unemployment and inflation top young citizens' list of priorities for government action. Read more »

Botswana: Batswana Maintain Preference for Democracy, but Support for Elections Is Weakening

More than half of citizens express dissatisfaction with the way their democracy is working. Read more »

Africa: Annual Review of Political Science - Africa's Unfinished Democratic Journey: My Modest Part

From a village in newly independent Ghana to the forefront of the continent's democratic project Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Report Inability to Meet Basic Needs, Look to Government to Improve Their Well-Being

Almost half say they had to turn to friends or neighbours for help to make ends meet. Read more »

Nigeria: Facing Lack of Economic Opportunity, Nigerian Youth Want Government Action On Jobs and Cost of Living

Share of young citizens who have thought 'a lot' about emigrating has tripled since 2017. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Prefer Self-Reliant Development, Hesitant to Tax the Informal Sector

A majority of citizens would prefer to pay lower taxes even if it means getting fewer government services. Read more »

Liberia: Barriers to Education, Work, and Security Persist for Liberian Women Despite Support for Equal Rights

Eight in 10 citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »