Afrobarometer

Did you know Africans lead the world in attending community meetings and joining with others to raise issues?

See how African levels of citizen engagement compare to other world regions, in our latest in @thecontinent.org.

#VoicesAfrica

Nigerians support free movement and trade with other countries but find it difficult to cross borders, new Afrobarometer survey finds: tinyurl.com/2p2628tc

#Nigeria #Trade #VoicesAfrica

Afrobarometer’s latest flagship report, African Insights 2025, reveals that while only a small share of African citizens use social media to post about politics or community issues - including among the youth - this emerging form of civic participation is becoming increasingly impactful.

Nigerians divided over whether women deserve equal chances in getting jobs, running for office, latest Afrobarometer survey shows

Head over to our site to read more: tinyurl.com/cewb4rue

As part of our partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism team, we’re hosting a hands-on capacity-building session for their staff this week.

We look forward to sharpening their data analysis skills and deepening their understanding of Afrobarometer data for even greater impact.

La majorité (58%) des Burkinabè estiment que la police agit « souvent » ou « toujours » de manière professionnelle et respecte les droits de tous les citoyens.

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#VoicesAfrica #Police #BurkinaFaso

A Madagascar, l’insécurité est perçue comme un défi majeur et ressentie par la majorité des citoyens.

Rendez-vous sur notre site pour en savoir plus : shorturl.at/eEv34

#VoicesAfrica #Sécurité #Madagascar

In his welcome remarks, Afrobarometer CEO Joseph Asunka introduced the theme for the 2025 Flagship Report.

#VoicesAfrica
#AfricanInsights2025

Batswana support press freedom and the media’s watchdog role, but many see government interference.

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#VoicesAfrica #Botswana #MediaFreedom

About two-thirds (65%) of Zambians 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/3TlybmY

#Zambia #Gender #VoicesAfrica

We're calling for proposals from qualified vendors to provide multimedia services for the launch of Afrobarometer’s 2nd flagship report and other related events.

Head over to our website to find out more: bit.ly/4etcY4k

Applications close: 12h00 GMT on Friday, 4 July 2025

We're excited to host the 2nd edition of the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop, a unique platform bringing together seasoned academic mentors to build the capacity of talented early-career African researchers.

Stay tuned for updates!

#VoicesAfrica #EmergingScholars #ESW2025

Do kids in your family belong more to the mother's side or the father's side? Ask your sibling.

Then find out what people across 39 African countries say, in Afrobarometer's latest in the Continent

#VoicesAfrica

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

#InfographieDeLaSemaine : En moyenne, à travers 32 pays africains sondés en 2024/2025, plus de la moitié des citoyens (56%) déclarent préférer créer leur propre entreprise.

Seul environ un tiers (37%) déclarent préférer la fonction publique, le secteur privé ou les ONG.

#VoicesAfrica #MSMEDay

#InfographicOfTheWeek: On average across 32 African countries surveyed in 2024/2025, more than half of citizens (56%) say they would prefer to start their own businesses.

Only about a third (37%) say they’d rather work in government, the private sector, or for NGOs.

#VoicesAfrica #MSMEDay

We're excited to host the 2nd edition of the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop, a unique platform bringing together seasoned academic mentors to build the capacity of talented early-career African researchers.

Stay tuned for updates!

#VoicesAfrica #EmergingScholars #TeachingAfrobarometer

Près de huit Guinéens sur 10 ont vécu une situation de pauvreté modérée (29%) ou élevée (50%) au cours de l’année écoulée.

Rendez-vous sur notre site pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3HZKfYF

#VoicesAfrica #Economie #Pauvreté #Guinee

Climate change awareness low in Botswana, but citizens desire investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy.

Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/46cU0MX

#VoicesAfrica #Botswana #ClimateChange

We're seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide multimedia services for the launch of Afrobarometer’s second flagship report and related events.

Head over to our website to find out more: bit.ly/4etcY4k

Applications close: 12:00 GMT on Friday, 4 July 2025.

#VoicesAfrica

Mozambique celebrates 50 years of independence today!

Afrobarometer's 2022 survey in Mozambique shows strong and growing support for multi-party democracy.

Head over to our website to read more on citizens' views on multi-party competition: bit.ly/441HQVS

#VoicesAfrica #MozambiqueIndependence

More than half (54%) of Batswana say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working.

Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/3I7hQQe

#VoicesAfrica #Botswana #Democracy

Tanzanian youth better educated than older generations but struggle with unemployment, seek entrepreneurial opportunities, Afrobarometer survey shows

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#Tanzania #Youth #VoicesAfrica

Government performance, including handling of corruption, draws criticism from Sierra Leoneans, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows

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#SierraLeone #Corruption #VoicesAfrica

At the recent American Foreign Policy Council’s Hill Talk, our CEO, Joseph Asunka, shared insights on how Africans view China’s growing footprint on the continent and what that means for U.S. engagement in Africa.

Here are some photo highlights of the event.

#VoicesAfrica #USAfricaPolicy

La grande majorité des Maliens qui sont au courant des changements climatiques attendent des actions urgentes, tant de la part des pays riches que de leur propre gouvernement.

Rendez-vous sur notre site pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3ZzdPdy

#VoicesAfrica #Climat #Environnement #Mali

Seven in 10 Ugandans experienced high (30%) or moderate (40%) levels of lived poverty during the past year.

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#VoicesAfrica #Economy #Poverty #Uganda

The countdown begins!

In just a few days, we will share the story of a man whose quiet revolution shaped democratic governance in Ghana and across Africa.

Set your reminders and save your virtual seat: bit.ly/401GHuT

#VoicesAfrica #DemocracyInfluencer

Les jeunes burkinabè expriment leur insatisfaction quant à l’orientation de leur pays et aux performances du gouvernement.

Rendez-vous sur notre site pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3HuRAiy

#VoicesAfrica #Politique #Gouvernance #BurkinaFaso

Almost four in 10 young Nigerians (37%) say they have thought “a lot” about emigrating – triple the share who said the same thing in 2017.

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#Youth #Nigeria #VoicesAfrica