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Fewer than half of Zimbabweans consider their news media free, Afrobarometer surveys show
A majority of Zimbabweans want a free news media, but fewer than half think that’s what they have, an analysis of Afrobarometer survey data shows.
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Mozambicans optimistic about country’s overall direction, survey shows
A majority of Mozambicans are optimistic about the overall direction of the country and prospects for a stronger national economy, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
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Mozambicans fear retaliation if they speak out against corruption, Afrobarometer survey shows
More than half of Mozambicans say they fear retaliation or other negative consequences if they report incidents of corruption, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
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Mozambicans offer mixed views on freedom of speech, media, and association, Afrobarometer survey shows
A slim majority of Mozambicans say they feel at least “somewhat” free to say what they think, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey.
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Majority of Mozambicans want democracy, but fewer are satisfied with the way it’s working, survey shows
A majority of Mozambicans want a democracy and think they have one, but fewer than half are satisfied with the way their democracy is working, a recent Afrobarometer survey shows.
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Most Africans still want democracy, but fewer than one in six qualify as “dissatisfied democrats”
Most Africans still want democracy, but fewer than one in six qualify as “dissatisfied democrats” who will protect against authoritarian backsliding, a new Afrobarometer study reveals.
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Moroccans highlight unemployment as their most important problem, support for expanding free education, survey shows (ARABIC)
Moroccans highlight unemployment as their most important problem, support for expanding free education, survey shows.
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Despite overwhelming discontent, Gabonese want democracy and reject military rule, survey shows
Despite massive public dissatisfaction with the status quo, Gabonese citizens strongly support democracy and reject military and one-man rule, Afrobarometer’s most recent national survey shows.
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Afrobarometer leaders receive Distinguished Africanist awards
Two Afrobarometer founders have received Distinguished Africanist awards from the African Studies Association (ASA) recognizing their scholarship, leadership, and service.
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Afrobarometer director wins Distinguished Africanist Award
Gyimah-Boadi, who retired as executive director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) in February, is a former professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
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