Africans see rising corruption, even in daily life
Afrobarometer surveys track perceptions of graft and experience of bribery.
In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practice
Maakwe Cumanzala - July 1, 2024
Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries highlight hurdles to women’s participation in politics.
In citizens’ assessments, most African police forces come up short
Matthias Krönke, Thomas Isbell, and Makanga Ronald Kakumba - March 22, 2024
From protests to traffic stops, negative experiences often mark the public’s views of police professionalism.
Africa’s message to COP28: Take action now on climate change
Alfred Kwadzo Torsu and Matthias Krönke - November 29, 2023
Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries show citizens want immediate measures to mitigate climate-related threats.
When Africans speak out, are their governments listening?
Joseph Asunka, E. Gyimah-Boadi, and Carolyn Logan - December 2, 2021
The seventh in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Are Africa’s leading democracies in trouble?
Carolyn Logan and Brian Howard - November 25, 2021
The sixth in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Why are Africans dissatisfied with democracy? Think corruption.
Robert Mattes and Christiaan Keulder - November 18, 2021
The fifth in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Africans find it hard to learn what their governments are up to. It’s no surprise many suspect corruption.
Joseph Asunka and Carolyn Logan - May 20, 2021
The lack of transparency affects people’s views of government, Afrobarometer surveys find
Africa launched its free trade zone in January. Here’s what Africans think about economic integration.
Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny and Jaynisha Patel - March 25, 2021
Protectionism ranks high with many Africans, new survey results show
Africans think their governments aren’t fighting corruption hard enough
Christiaan Keulder - January 28, 2021
But they fear punishment if they speak up against it