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Young Mauritians see unemployment as the most important problem facing the country
According to the most recent Afrobarometer survey, two-thirds of Mauritians say unemployment is the most important problem that the country is currently facing.
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L’analyse des impacts et séquelles de la crise du Nord au Mali
Selon la plus récente enquête d’Afrobaromètre au Mali, plus d'une personne sur 10 a été affectée d'abandon de maison pour d'autres lieux dans le pays ou hors du pays, avec une personne sur deux dans chacune des trois régions du Nord.
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Unemployment, poverty, and religious beliefs drive some Nigerians to join extremist groups, according to Afrobarometer survey
Nigerians say unemployment, poverty, and religious beliefs are the main reasons why some citizens join extremist groups, a recent Afrobarometer survey indicates.
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Public perception of Nigerian government’s fight against corruption improves, study shows
Public perceptions of the government’s fight against corruption have improved dramatically since 2015, a recent Afrobarometer survey in Nigeria indicates.
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One-third of Nigerians – most of them young and educated – have considered emigrating, study shows
One in three Nigerians – most of them young and educated – have considered emigrating, a recent Afrobarometer survey in Nigeria indicates.
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Les Ivoiriens révèlent un sentiment d’insécurité mêlé d’un défaut de confiance: Afrobaromètre
Malgré du progrès, les Ivoiriens révèlent un sentiment d’insécurité mêlé d’un défaut de confiance.
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Quest for greener pastures: Four in 10 Ghanaians have considered emigrating
Four in 10 Ghanaians have considered emigrating, although far fewer are actually taking steps to leave the country.
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La question de l’emploi, un véritable casse-tête pour les citoyens ivoiriens
Selon la plus récente enquête d’Afrobaromètre, l’emploi est le problème le plus important dont le gouvernement devrait s’occuper, mais que celui-ci adresse plutôt mal. De même, une proportion importante d’Ivoiriens n’ont pas d’emploi à plein temps, mais...
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Tanzanians believe war on corruption is making progress, but fear retaliation if they report incidents
Most Tanzanians say corruption has decreased over the past year, a sharp reversal of public perceptions just three years ago, according to the most recent Afrobarometer survey.
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Perceived corruption levels drop in key public institutions, but popular trust yet to follow suit
Popular perceptions of corruption in Tanzania’s public institutions have declined significantly, including for four agencies that are key to the fight against corruption: the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), the Prevention and Combating Corruption...
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