Afrobarometer
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The world’s leading source of high-quality data & analysis on what Africans are thinking. Research network, headquarters in Accra, partners in 40 African countries.
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
Only half (51%) of Tunisians think North Africans should be able to cross borders freely for work and trade, and most would like to reduce the number of immigrants and refugees allowed into the country. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4eGpA8J #VoicesAfrica #Tunisia #Immigration
Only half (51%) of Tunisians think North Africans should be able to cross borders freely for work and trade, and most would like to reduce the number of immigrants and refugees allowed into the country. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4eGpA8J #VoicesAfrica #Tunisia #Immigration
Os jovens Moçambicanos enfrentam dificuldades para encontrar emprego, afirmando que são prejudicados pela falta de formação e de experiência profissional. Visite o nosso site para saber mais: bit.ly/4vsR4py #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #Youth
Mozambican youth struggle to find jobs, say they are hampered by lack of training and work experience. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4vuVhsK #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #Youth
On average across 38 African countries, significant portions of Africans continue to struggle to obtain needed medical care. Learn more in our latest Pan-Africa Profile on gender equality and women's rights: bit.ly/4aABsHX #VoicesAfrica #Gender #GenderEquality
La formation d’Afrobarometer sur l'utilisation des données probantes dans le plaidoyer pour les OSC en Guinée est très appréciée par les participants. Mamadou Hady Baldé, SG de l'association des blogueurs et Oumou Diallo donnent leurs impressions à l'issue de la formation : youtu.be/4WsFEY5JILE
Formation Afrobarometer pour les OSC en Guinée : Suivez les témoignages de quelques participants
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#InfographieDeLaSemaine : A travers l’Afrique, près de trois citoyens sur 10 (28%) déclarent que les femmes subissent “souvent” ou “toujours” du harcèlement sexuel dans les espaces publics, comme dans les marchés, dans la rue et dans les transports en commun : bit.ly/4uInwDd
#InfographicOfTheWeek: Across Africa, nearly three in 10 citizens (28%) say women "often" or "always" experience sexual harassment in public spaces, such as in markets, on the street, and in public transport. Head over to our website to read our latest Pan-Africa Profile on gender: bit.ly/4aABsHX
