Tanzania: Tanzanians Want Greater Government Action On Environmental Problems, Even If It's Expensive

Most citizens favour tighter regulation of the resource extraction industry to reduce its impact on the environment. Read more »

Eswatini: Economic Conditions Worsen in Eswatini - Citizens Cite Poor Government Performance

More than eight in 10 say the country is going in "the wrong direction." Read more »

Botswana: Batswana Say Citizens and Government Must Act to Protect the Environment

Most call for tighter regulation of natural resource extraction. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Laud Govt Crime-Fighting Efforts but Cite Police for Lack of Professionalism

Majority of citizens say 'most' or 'all' officers are corrupt. Read more »

Gambia: Amid Increased Insecurity, Gambians Cite Corruption and Lack of Professionalism Among Police Shortcomings

Government's job performance ratings on crime reduction plummet. Read more »

Angola: Lack of Access, Connection to the Electric Grid Still Plagues Most Rural Residents in Angola

Two-thirds of citizens say government is doing a poor job of providing electricity. Read more »

Gambia: Gender Equality in the Gambia - Citizens Demand Greater Government Efforts

Women trail men in educational attainment, asset ownership, financial autonomy, political leadership Read more »

Ghana: Public Supports Media's Watchdog Role but Are Sceptical of News Sources

Fewer than half of citizens trust information from private or state-owned outlets. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Most Citizens Want Free Media As Watchdog Over Govt

But more than half consider the country's news media less than free. Read more »

Seychelles: Gender-Based Violence Tops the List of Women's-Rights Issues to Be Addressed

Most citizens see domestic violence as a criminal matter rather than a private matter to be resolved within the family. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Public Offers Bleak Outlook On the State of the Economy

Only two in 10 citizens are optimistic that things will improve in the near future. Read more »

Angola: Angolans Reject Govt Restrictions On Information, Want Media to Report Freely

Most citizens support role of journalists as watchdogs over government. Read more »

Africa: Wp200 - Border Proximity and Attitudes Toward Free Movement in Africa

Evidence suggests that opportunities associated with living near a border outweighs any risks. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Call On Government to Deliver Solutions to Corruption, Poor Services

Only one-third of citizens think the government is truly committed to fighting corruption. Read more »

Botswana: Batswana Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response, but Think Resources Lost to Corruption

Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly. Read more »

Uganda: In Uganda, Vulnerable Children Lack Support At the Community Level, Survey Findings Show

Fewer than half of citizens say help is available for abuse/neglect, disability, or mental/emotional problems. Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Want Collective Action to Limit It

Most say "a lot more" effort is needed from government, business and industry, ordinary citizens, and developed countries. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Reject Men's Use of Physical Force but See Domestic Violence As a Private Matter

Majority think women will be harassed or shamed if they report gender-based violence. Read more »

South Africa: Amid Electricity Crisis, South Africans Want End to Government Monopoly

Majority of citizens willing to pay more in exchange for reliable power supply. Read more »

Uganda: Blessing or Curse? for Many Ugandans, Costs Outweigh Benefits of Natural Resource Extraction

With oil money expected to flow, citizens cast wary eye on extraction industry. Read more »

Mauritius: Mauritians' Dissatisfaction With Leaders Mirrors Distrust, Perceived Corruption, Economic Strain

Fewer than half of Mauritians approve of the way the prime minister, president, and National Assembly members have done their jobs. Read more »

Africa: Afrobarometer Draws Curtain On Round 10 Planning Meeting, Sets Stage For Fieldwork

Afrobarometer has successfully concluded its Round 10 Planning Meeting in Ghana,setting the stage for the network's next series of surveys expected to be conductedin 40 African… Read more »

Malawi: Climate Change 'Making Life Worse' in Malawi - Citizens Demand Action From All Stakeholders

Majority urge immediate steps, even if they're expensive. Read more »

Angola: Angolans Highlight Police Corruption and Use of Excessive Force

Majority say officers rarely act professionally and respect citizens' rights. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda a Continental Extreme in Rejection of People in Same-Sex Relationships

Among 37 surveyed countries, Uganda ranks last in tolerance. Read more »