Gambia: Access to Justice in Gambia: Courts Seen As Untrustworthy, Unfair, and Ineffective

Fewer than half of citizens think ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »

Africa: Whom Do African Election Campaigns Contact? and Does It Matter?

Ruling and opposition parties are about equally active in canvassing - and not just to mobilise the base. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Support Cross-Border Mobility for East Africans, but Want Fewer Immigrants

One in three citizens say they have considered emigration. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Welcome Foreign Influence, Though China and U.S. Lose Ground

Few citizens are aware of Japanese assistance to Mozambique. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Applaud Government Efforts On Crime, but Worry About Safety

Citizens are evenly divided on whether the death penalty is justified for the most serious crimes. Read more »

South Sudan: Sudanese Reject Domestic Violence but See It As a Private Matter to Be Handled Within the Family

Majority say women are likely to be criticised or harassed if they report gender-based violence to the authorities. Read more »

Malawi: Amid Growing Food Insecurity, Malawians Favour Alternatives to Affordable Inputs Programme

Strong majority favour providing inputs loans through farmers' clubs. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unemployment Is Foremost Policy Priority for Zimbabweans

Nine out of 10 citizens say the government is failing on job creation. Read more »

Africa: Decade of Destitution? Severe Lived Poverty Is Surging in Many African Countries

One in four citizens report going without basic necessities on a frequent basis. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts Against Corruption, but Fear Retaliation If They Speak Out

Two-thirds of citizens say corruption in the country is on the rise. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Overwhelming Majority of Burkinabè Approve of Using Physical Force to Discipline Children

More than half say their government is doing a poor job of protecting and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Read more »

Africa: Africans Struggle With Interethnic Trust but Embrace Coexistence

Nine out of 10 citizens express openness to cohabitation - as neighbours or married-in family members - with people of other ethnicities. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Say Drug and Substance Abuse Is Rampant, See It As a Society-Wide Challenge

Schools and family members are most trusted allies in anti-drug fight. Read more »

Zambia: Majority of Zambian Youth See Their Country As Moving in 'The Wrong Direction

About one-third (34%) of young citizens say they have considered emigrating, most to find jobs or escape economic hardship. Read more »

Africa: Proximity to Riots - Spatial Exposure and Attitudes Toward the Police in Africa

For people close to violent demonstrations, anxiety may weaken trust in security forces. Read more »

Ethiopia: Survey Shows Ethiopians See Police 'Falling Short of Professionalism'

Majority of citizens are critical of the government's performance on crime reduction. Read more »

Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Country Is Headed in the Wrong Direction, Cite Government's Poor Handling of the Economy

Many say they had to ask for help from relatives, friends, or neighbours to make ends meet. Read more »

Eswatini: Emaswati See Gender-Based Violence As Foremost Women's-Rights Issue to Address

Most citizens reject the use of physical force to discipline women and consider domestic violence a criminal rather than a private matter. Read more »

Seychelles: Youth Priorities in Seychelles: the Economy and Drug Abuse

Young citizens are more positive than their elders in their appraisals of the economy, their living conditions, and prospects for improvement. Read more »

Mauritania: Majority of Mauritians Want Their MPs to Prioritise Voter Demands Rather Than Their Own Ideas

Citizens back parliamentarians' lead role in making laws, holding prime minister accountable. Read more »

Tanzania: Despite Mixed Assessments of Living Conditions, Tanzanians Say Country Is On the Right Path

In substantial numbers, citizens still experience shortages of basic life necessities. Read more »

Niger: Nigeriens Express Trust in Police, but Highlight Corruption and Excessive Force As Failings

Growing share of citizens report feeling unsafe and fearing crime. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Give Govt Mixed Marks On Education, See It As a Priority to Address

More than half voice dissatisfaction with their district or city council's efforts to provide education services at the local level. Read more »

Niger: Nigeriens Seek More Government Action On Climate Change

Large majorities say their region has seen more intense droughts and floods during the past decade. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Support Media Freedom, Endorse Access to Information Held By Government

Only half of citizens say the country's media is free. Read more »