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Ghanaians strongly endorse rule of law but see inequities in how laws are applied
Most Ghanaians endorse the rule of law and the legitimacy of key state enforcement bodies, a recent Afrobarometer survey reveals.
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Overwhelming majority of Ugandans say wife-beating is never justified, Afrobarometer survey shows
More than eight in 10 Ugandans (82%) say it is “never” justified for men to beat their wives, according to the most recent Afrobarometer survey.
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Tanzanians optimistic with government’s economic management, despite persistent poverty
Most Tanzanians believe the country is going in the right direction and the government is doing well in handling the economy.
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Nigerians split on whether women should be elected, study shows
Almost half of Nigerians say men make better leaders and should be elected rather than women, a recent Afrobarometer survey indicates.
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Ghanaians favour election of metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs)
Most Ghanaians want a voice in choosing their metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs), a recent Afrobarometer survey reveals. Support for elected rather than appointed MMDCEs is strong across regions, demographic groups, and major...
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Mauritians want child allowance as country faces declining population growth
According to the most recent Afrobarometer survey, about three-fourths of Mauritians feel that considering the fact that the country is having a problem of declining population growth, the government should give child allowance to all citizens who will...
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Two-thirds of Mauritians don’t want cannabis legalised and are divided over government handling of drug trafficking
A majority of Mauritians do not want cannabis legalised, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
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Report card: The Zuma era in South Africa, 2009-2018
In the eyes of his people, former South African President Jacob Zuma’s nine-year tenure, which ended late on Valentine’s Day, was marked by declining popular trust and lacklustre performance.
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Most Mauritians see corruption in state institutions
Six in 10 Mauritians (61%) say that corruption has increased over the past year, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
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Radio remains the most-used source of news in many African countries
Despite audience gains for television and digital media, radio is still by far the most frequent information source for Africans, a new Afrobarometer analysis suggests.
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