Six things you should know about Gabon’s election
On April 12, will Gabon step toward democracy, or remain under military rule?
Africans see rising corruption, even in daily life
Rehan Visser - December 9, 2024
Afrobarometer surveys track perceptions of graft and experience of bribery.
Is democracy in Africa at risk?
Carolyn Logan and Rorisang Lekalake - August 12, 2024
Afrobarometer data show citizens want more democratic governance than they’re getting.
Despite Africa’s digital media boom, huge access gaps persist
Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz, Komi Amewunou, and Kelechi Amakoh - May 7, 2024
Lack of internet access leaves many without information on economic opportunities, health, and education.
Don’t call it a “coup epidemic” in Africa 🎧
Erik Voeten, Kim Yi Dionne, and Ken Opalo - April 29, 2024
Experts unpack Africa's recent coups and democratic resilience.
Even with laws, access to information is a work in progress
Sophie Sunderland and Joseph Asunka - April 19, 2024
Across Africa, few citizens are confident they could actually get a look at government budgets and contracts.
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.
What do Africans want? Afrobarometer surveys reveal the top concerns.
Joseph Asunka, Carolyn Logan, and Brian Howard - December 10, 2022
This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will explore collaboration on economic engagement, democracy and climate change. Here’s how Africans see the challenges.
As Climate Week 2022 begins, Africans want action, research finds
Kelechi Amakoh and Carolyn Logan - August 24, 2022
Among those who have heard of climate change, most say their governments – and the world – aren’t doing enough