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Zambians sound alarm for eroding democracy, Afrobarometer survey shows Press release | 19 Jul 2017 In the face of mounting government repression, ordinary Zambians stand by their firm commitment to democratic ideals, reiterate solid support for institutional checks and balances, and strongly reject one-man rule, a new Afrobarometer survey has found. Read more
Access to justice still elusive for many Africans, Afrobarometer survey finds Press release | 13 Mar 2017 | Afrobarometer In most African countries, substantial barriers still inhibit citizens’ access to justice, a new Afrobarometer analysis finds. Read more
Do Africans still want democracy? Afrobarometer findings warn of democratic recession, point to long-term gains Press release | 22 Nov 2016 A decade-long upward trend in African citizens’ demand for democracy has ended with a downward turn since 2012, according to a new Afrobarometer analysis. Read more
World Development Information Day: China’s growing presence in Africa wins positive popular reviews (Afrobarometer findings) Press release | 24 Oct 2016 | Afrobarometer In the eyes of Africans, China rivals the United States in influence and popularity as a development model, according to a new Afrobarometer report released on World Development Information Day. Read more
Job performance of MPs, local councillors: Are representatives serving Africa’s voters or themselves? (Afrobarometer findings) Press release | 14 Sep 2016 | Afrobarometer Members of Parliament and local government councillors across Africa have earned little trust and largely negative performance ratings from their constituents, a new report from Afrobarometer shows. Read more
Election quality, public trust are central issues as African nations look toward next contests (Afrobarometer findings) Press release | 5 Sep 2016 | Afrobarometer Only half of Africans trust their national electoral commissions, and many fear violence and unfair practices during election campaigns, according to a new report by Afrobarometer. Read more
Trustworthy institutions play vital role in Africa’s development, new Afrobarometer findings suggest Press release | 23 Aug 2016 | Afrobarometer Government institutions that earn the public’s trust are essential to the successful pursuit of development in Africa, a new Afrobarometer analysis suggests. Read more
Youth Day: Does less engaged mean less empowered? Political engagement lags among Africa’s youth Press release | 12 Aug 2016 | Afrobarometer Political and civic engagement by African youth is declining and is particularly weak among young women, according to new Afrobarometer survey findings. Read more
Africa Day: Could stronger public support move regional integration for Africa from rhetoric to reality? Press release | 25 May 2016 | Afrobarometer For advocates of regional integration as a path toward economic and political power for Africa, Afrobarometer’s latest survey findings suggest that many citizens still need to be convinced of the benefits of integration. Read more
World Press Freedom Day: Strong public support for ‘watchdog’ role backs African news media under attack Press release | 3 May 2016 | Afrobarometer Amid growing concerns about government restrictions on media freedom, Africans overwhelmingly support an independent media that holds government accountable, according to new survey findings from Afrobarometer. Read more

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