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Fewer South Africans say opposition parties should focus on monitoring and criticising the government
The proportion of South Africans who say that “opposition parties should monitor and criticize the government in order to hold it accountable” has been decreasing since 2008.
As South Africa’s local elections approach, public confidence underpins a system in turmoil
South Africa’s fourth democratic local government elections in August 2016 will be a test for the long-ruling but troubled African National Congress (ANC), for opposition parties hoping to claim some major cities, for an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) caught between court orders and logistical realities, and for local government councillors facing their constituents.
Journée Mondiale de la Liberté de Presse: Le soutien du public à leur rôle de « veilleur » conforte les médias africains sous attaque
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.
World Press Freedom Day: Strong public support for ‘watchdog’ role backs African news media under attack
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.
Despite decline in lived poverty, South Africans increasingly pessimistic about the economy
Considering the barrage of bad economic news to which South Africans have been subjected, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of 2015 Afrobarometer survey findings on the economy is that on a personal level, citizens seem to be doing slightly better.
South Africans rate current political system far better than apartheid but report little change in socioeconomic conditions
Since South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy in 1994, the government’s development plans have focused on redressing racial inequalities in socioeconomic outcomes.
South Africans report racial discrimination by employers and courts
April 15 marked the 20th anniversary of the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which sought “to provide for the investigation and the establishment of as complete a picture as possible of the nature, causes and extent of gross violations of human rights” committed during apartheid.
Lutte contre la corruption au Niger: La désapprobation des citoyens augmente
Selon la plus récente enquête d’Afrobaromètre au Niger, la corruption est une réalité dans l’administration publique, et les Nigériens notent sévèrement le gouvernement dans sa préoccupation à combattre ce fléau.
Le niveau de pauvreté vécue reste important mais en recul depuis 2008
Selon la plus récente enquête d’Afrobaromètre au Sénégal, la proportion de citoyens confrontés aux manques de nourriture, d’eau potable, de soins médicaux, et de combustible pour la cuisson a baissé alors que ceux qui manquent de revenu monétaire reste très important et n’épargne aucune catégorie sociale.
Journée Mondiale de la Santé: Les soins de santé demeurent une des premières priorités des Africains (enquête d’Afrobaromètre)
D'après les nouveaux résultats des enquêtes d'Afrobaromètre, presque la moitié des Africains n’arrivent pas à combler leurs besoins en soins de santé, et un sur sept doivent verser des dessous-de-table avant d'obtenir les soins dont ils ont besoin.