Afrobarometer

Two-thirds (66%) of Batswana say African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies such as the United Nations. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/48fPYTV #VoicesAfrica #Botswana #Globalism

Oito em cada 10 Cabo-verdianos (81%) afirmam que a polícia e os tribunais precisam de fazer mais para proteger mulheres e raparigas contra discriminação e assédio, incluindo 61% que dizem "muito mais." Visite o nosso site para saber mais: bit.ly/4eQOJy8 #VoicesAfrica #CaboVerde #Gender

In East Africa, access to the electric grid grows, but reliable power lags as about four in 10 households turn to off-grid solar. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4iBYvq8 #EastAfrica #Electricity #VoicesAfrica

Can Afrobarometer’s Lived Poverty Index be improved Namibia experiment points to value of more nuanced response scale. Head over to our website for more details: bit.ly/4kc3XkR #VoicesAfrica #Namibia #EndPoverty

Dans un contexte post-conflit en Côte d’Ivoire, la participation politique est plus probable si les citoyens perçoivent leurs élus comme étant à l’écoute et dignes de confiance. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4juJsQa #VoicesAfrica #Politics #Democracy

Grandes maiorias dos Cabo-verdianos são favoráveis à disponibilização de contracetivos a qualquer pessoa sexualmente ativa independentemente do estado civil (90%) e da idade (79%). Visite o nosso site para saber mais: bit.ly/3TJHO2M #VoicesAfrica #CaboVerde #SRHR

L’écrasante majorité (83%) des citoyens du Congo-Brazzaville se disent insatisfaits du fonctionnement de la démocratie dans leur pays. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4hErZ6w #VoicesAfrica #Démocratie #RépubliqueduCongo

Zimbabweans support democracy but divided over its true extent, new Afrobarometer study shows. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4AZfjP4 #VoicesAfrica #Zimbabwe #Democracy

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In the next 30 minutes, our CEO, Joseph Asunka, will join the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) in Oslo, Norway, to share Afrobarometer findings on the views and aspirations of African youth. Register here and join this important conversation: prio.org/events/9305 #VoicesAfrica

An overwhelming majority (88%) of Namibians say they worry at least “a little” about being unable to obtain or afford medical care when they need it, including 55% who say they worry “a lot.” Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4hUg8Bg #Namibia #Health #VoicesAfrica

Almost nine in 10 Zambians (87%) say elected officials should prioritise voter demands rather than their own ideas. But only 15% think members of Parliament “often” or “always” try their best to listen to what ordinary people have to say. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4ALy5cQ

Does contact with traditional leaders build trust in formal political institutions? Evidence from Ghana says no. Head over to our website for more details: bit.ly/4jw08GS #VoicesAfrica #Ghana #InstitionalTrust

Almost three-fourths (73%) of South Africans are dissatisfied with the government’s provision of water and sanitation services, up by 25 percentage points over the past decade. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4hBgcEQ #SouthAfrica #WaterAndSanitation #VoicesAfrica

Nana Kyere Agyemang, deputy director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President, describes Afrobarometer’s latest flagship report as insightful, offering new perspectives on migration to help recalibrate programmes for better engagement. Explore the findings: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica

Ahead of African Union Day (9 September), we consider: How do Africans view the continental body? Majorities say the AU has a positive influence on their country (55%) and recognises their country's interests (56%). Our latest piece in @thecontinent.org has more details. #VoicesAfrica

“I cannot imagine doing my work without the data within this report.” H.E. Frederik Landshöft shares why Afrobarometer’s latest flagship report is an essential resource for his work. Download the report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026

A shocking one in three Nigerians (33%) say they know someone who was kidnapped in the past five years. No wonder citizens consider abduction the biggest safety threat in their community. Our latest piece in @thecontinent.org has more on Nigeria's kidnapping crisis. #VoicesAfrica #Nigeria

Most Zambians say the public should have access to information about local government budgets (84%) and government bids and contracts (82%). Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4gkE7ck #Zambia #MediaFreedom #VoicesAfrica

More than six in 10 Africans (62%) believe it is better for their economy to make trade easier with other countries. Find out more in our latest flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026

Un niveau d’éducation post-secondaire augmente de 27 points de pourcentage la probabilité des jeunes béninois d’être employé. En revanche, être une femme accroît le risque de chômage, surtout en zone rurale. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4qw73RS

Only 13% of Africans have heard of the AfCFTA. Awareness is heavily skewed toward the highly educated and informed, and reaches no higher than 27% in any of the 38 countries surveyed. More in our latest flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #AfricanInsights2026 #VoicesAfrica

Africa is struggling to overcome historic trade patterns with the rest of the world. So what do Africans think of international trade? See our latest piece in @thecontinent.org to find out. And for a deep dive into citizen perspectives on all things global, read our flagship report: bit.ly/4bDqNwL

More than two-thirds (68%) of Gambians say they have considered leaving the country, including 53% who have given emigration “a lot” of thought. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4fXUH03 #VoicesAfrica #Emigration #Gambia

#InfographieDeLaSemaine : Les Africains sont partagés à parts égales quant à savoir si les immigrants sont bons ou mauvais pour leur économie nationale. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre dernier rapport phare Aperçus africains 2026 : bit.ly/4xtIBmG #VoicesAfrica #Aperçusafricains2026

#InfographicOfTheWeek: Africans are evenly split on whether immigrants are good or bad for their national economy. Find out more in our latest African Insights 2026 flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026

#InfographicOfTheWeek: Africans are evenly split on whether immigrants are good or bad for their national economy. Find out more in our latest African Insights 2026 flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026

The African Insights 2026 Flagship Report is now available. Head to our website and explore what citizens across 38 African countries think about trade, migration, global partnerships, climate change and Africa's role in shaping global governance. Download it here: bit.ly/4xpcJPW

In light of #AfricaWomensDay, a day to honour African women's socioeconomic advances, we want to know: Are women free to pave their own way to financial independence, or do their husbands and families stop them from working? Read our piece in @thecontinent.org to see what citizens think.

Africans want freedoms their governments aren’t delivering. See Afrobarometer’s findings on shrinking civic space : bit.ly/4pP7uGt Photo credit : Andrew S on @unsplash.com #VoicesAfrica #CivicSpace

#InfographieDeLaSemaine : En Afrique, les femmes rurales sont moins bien loties que les femmes urbaines (et les hommes) en matière de propriété des biens essentiels. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le Profil Panafricain d’Afrobarometer sur l’autonomisation des femmes : tinyurl.com/mwsncz7z

#InfographicOfTheWeek: Across Africa, rural women trail urban women (as well as men) in ownership of key assets. Read more in Afrobarometer's Pan-Africa Profile on women's empowerment: tinyurl.com/a3dctwba #VoicesAfrica #WomenEmpowerment

Across 28 countries surveyed consistently since 2014/2015, the perception of free and fair elections has declined by 7 percentage points. Explore our Pan-Africa Profile on elections for more insights: rb.gy/jhnfoc #VoicesAfrica #Elections

Almost one in four Kenyans (23%) say their ethnic group is “often” or “always” treated unfairly by the government, while another 33% say this happens “sometimes.” Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4biqmI6 #Kenya #Diversity #VoicesAfrica

Does trust in government institutions increase participation in civic and political activities? Evidence from Benin suggests it depends. Visit our website to find out more: bit.ly/4hve3vS #VoicesAfrica #CivicEngagement #Benin

Ugandans embrace unity in cultural diversity, but perceptions of ethnic bias are on the rise. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4wro4is #Uganda #Diversity #VoicesAfrica

More than three-fourths of São Toméans say developed or rich countries should take immediate action to curb climate change (79%) and help São Tomé and Príncipe to deal with its negative impacts (77%). Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4wlgLsv #VoiceAfrica #ClimateChange #SãoTomé

Three-fourths (76%) of Mozambicans say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4pxdkfz #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #GenderEquality #SDG5

Across 38 countries, unemployment ranks second among the most important problems that citizens say their governments should address, behind only health. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #EconomicCondition

For access to basic services, digital infrastructure and education matter more than personal wealth, evidence from West Africa suggests. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4puACTp #VoicesAfrica #DigitalExclusion #DigitalDivide #BasicServices

Employment remains a major challenge across Africa, with only a minority of working-age adults employed while many are either unemployed or outside the labour force. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #EconomicConditions

Moins de la moitié (45%) des citoyens considèrent que les médias au Bénin sont libres de diffuser et de commenter l'actualité sans censure ni ingérence du gouvernement. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3RBJ8Dz #VoicesAfrica #Medias #Benin

On average across 28 countries, the share of respondents who describe their national economy as “fairly bad” or “very bad” has decreased by 7 percentage points compared to 2021/2023. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #AfricaEconomicCondition

Did you miss the news? Check out the top stories featuring Afrobarometer data this week. Discover more on our website: bit.ly/3GxB6CI #VoicesAfrica #WeAreAfrobarometer #ABInTheNews

#WorldPopulationDay: Afrobarometer data reveals stark gender and education gaps in support for women's autonomy over childbearing. Explore the full report: bit.ly/3KdUlGI #VoicesAfrica

About half (49%) of Zimbabweans say their household experienced repeated shortages of clean water during the previous year – a share that has increased by 10 percentage points over the past decade. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4viTtC8 #VoicesAfrica#Zimbabwe #WaterAndSanitation

Drug abuse ranks high on the Seychellois agenda, but public confidence in the institutions combating it is weakening. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/3T5RfbR #Seychelles #DrugAbuse #VoicesAfrica

Across Africa, trust in courts is, on average, quite low. Only 44% of Africans say they trust the courts “somewhat” or “a lot.” Read more our Pan-Africa Profile on access to justice: bit.ly/4vnYDgv #VoicesAfrica #AccessToJustice

On average across 38 countries, only one in four Africans (25%) are aware of any legal-aid services that might be available to them. Read more in our Pan-Africa Profile on access to justice: bit.ly/4vnYDgv #VoicesAfrica #AccessToJustice

Did you miss the news? Check out the top stories featuring Afrobarometer data this week. Discover more on our website: bit.ly/3GxB6CI #VoicesAfrica #WeAreAfrobarometer #ABInTheNews