Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 12hAlmost nine in 10 Zambians (87%) say elected officials should prioritise voter demands rather than their own ideas. But only 15% think members of Parliament “often” or “always” try their best to listen to what ordinary people have to say. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4ALy5cQ 020
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 13hDoes contact with traditional leaders build trust in formal political institutions? Evidence from Ghana says no. Head over to our website for more details: bit.ly/4jw08GS #VoicesAfrica #Ghana #InstitionalTrust 022
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Almost three-fourths (73%) of South Africans are dissatisfied with the government’s provision of water and sanitation services, up by 25 percentage points over the past decade. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4hBgcEQ #SouthAfrica #WaterAndSanitation #VoicesAfrica 110
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Nana Kyere Agyemang, deputy director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President, describes Afrobarometer’s latest flagship report as insightful, offering new perspectives on migration to help recalibrate programmes for better engagement. Explore the findings: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Ahead of African Union Day (9 September), we consider: How do Africans view the continental body? Majorities say the AU has a positive influence on their country (55%) and recognises their country's interests (56%). Our latest piece in @thecontinent.org has more details. #VoicesAfrica 053
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026“I cannot imagine doing my work without the data within this report.” H.E. Frederik Landshöft shares why Afrobarometer’s latest flagship report is an essential resource for his work. Download the report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026A shocking one in three Nigerians (33%) say they know someone who was kidnapped in the past five years. No wonder citizens consider abduction the biggest safety threat in their community. Our latest piece in @thecontinent.org has more on Nigeria's kidnapping crisis. #VoicesAfrica #Nigeria 01510
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Most Zambians say the public should have access to information about local government budgets (84%) and government bids and contracts (82%). Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4gkE7ck #Zambia #MediaFreedom #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026More than six in 10 Africans (62%) believe it is better for their economy to make trade easier with other countries. Find out more in our latest flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026 010
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Un niveau d’éducation post-secondaire augmente de 27 points de pourcentage la probabilité des jeunes béninois d’être employé. En revanche, être une femme accroît le risque de chômage, surtout en zone rurale. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4qw73RS 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Only 13% of Africans have heard of the AfCFTA. Awareness is heavily skewed toward the highly educated and informed, and reaches no higher than 27% in any of the 38 countries surveyed. More in our latest flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #AfricanInsights2026 #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Africa is struggling to overcome historic trade patterns with the rest of the world. So what do Africans think of international trade? See our latest piece in @thecontinent.org to find out. And for a deep dive into citizen perspectives on all things global, read our flagship report: bit.ly/4bDqNwL 062
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026More than two-thirds (68%) of Gambians say they have considered leaving the country, including 53% who have given emigration “a lot” of thought. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4fXUH03 #VoicesAfrica #Emigration #Gambia 021
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026#InfographieDeLaSemaine : Les Africains sont partagés à parts égales quant à savoir si les immigrants sont bons ou mauvais pour leur économie nationale. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre dernier rapport phare Aperçus africains 2026 : bit.ly/4xtIBmG #VoicesAfrica #Aperçusafricains2026 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026#InfographicOfTheWeek: Africans are evenly split on whether immigrants are good or bad for their national economy. Find out more in our latest African Insights 2026 flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026#InfographicOfTheWeek: Africans are evenly split on whether immigrants are good or bad for their national economy. Find out more in our latest African Insights 2026 flagship report: bit.ly/45Ds7MB #VoicesAfrica #AfricanInsights2026 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The African Insights 2026 Flagship Report is now available. Head to our website and explore what citizens across 38 African countries think about trade, migration, global partnerships, climate change and Africa's role in shaping global governance. Download it here: bit.ly/4xpcJPW 031
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026In light of #AfricaWomensDay, a day to honour African women's socioeconomic advances, we want to know: Are women free to pave their own way to financial independence, or do their husbands and families stop them from working? Read our piece in @thecontinent.org to see what citizens think. 053
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Africans want freedoms their governments aren’t delivering. See Afrobarometer’s findings on shrinking civic space : bit.ly/4pP7uGt Photo credit : Andrew S on @unsplash.com #VoicesAfrica #CivicSpace 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026#InfographieDeLaSemaine : En Afrique, les femmes rurales sont moins bien loties que les femmes urbaines (et les hommes) en matière de propriété des biens essentiels. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le Profil Panafricain d’Afrobarometer sur l’autonomisation des femmes : tinyurl.com/mwsncz7z 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026#InfographicOfTheWeek: Across Africa, rural women trail urban women (as well as men) in ownership of key assets. Read more in Afrobarometer's Pan-Africa Profile on women's empowerment: tinyurl.com/a3dctwba #VoicesAfrica #WomenEmpowerment 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Across 28 countries surveyed consistently since 2014/2015, the perception of free and fair elections has declined by 7 percentage points. Explore our Pan-Africa Profile on elections for more insights: rb.gy/jhnfoc #VoicesAfrica #Elections 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Almost one in four Kenyans (23%) say their ethnic group is “often” or “always” treated unfairly by the government, while another 33% say this happens “sometimes.” Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4biqmI6 #Kenya #Diversity #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Does trust in government institutions increase participation in civic and political activities? Evidence from Benin suggests it depends. Visit our website to find out more: bit.ly/4hve3vS #VoicesAfrica #CivicEngagement #Benin 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Ugandans embrace unity in cultural diversity, but perceptions of ethnic bias are on the rise. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4wro4is #Uganda #Diversity #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026More than three-fourths of São Toméans say developed or rich countries should take immediate action to curb climate change (79%) and help São Tomé and Príncipe to deal with its negative impacts (77%). Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4wlgLsv #VoiceAfrica #ClimateChange #SãoTomé 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Three-fourths (76%) of Mozambicans say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4pxdkfz #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #GenderEquality #SDG5 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Across 38 countries, unemployment ranks second among the most important problems that citizens say their governments should address, behind only health. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #EconomicCondition 010
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026For access to basic services, digital infrastructure and education matter more than personal wealth, evidence from West Africa suggests. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4puACTp #VoicesAfrica #DigitalExclusion #DigitalDivide #BasicServices 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Employment remains a major challenge across Africa, with only a minority of working-age adults employed while many are either unemployed or outside the labour force. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #EconomicConditions 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Moins de la moitié (45%) des citoyens considèrent que les médias au Bénin sont libres de diffuser et de commenter l'actualité sans censure ni ingérence du gouvernement. Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3RBJ8Dz #VoicesAfrica #Medias #Benin 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026On average across 28 countries, the share of respondents who describe their national economy as “fairly bad” or “very bad” has decreased by 7 percentage points compared to 2021/2023. Read our Pan-Africa Profile on economic conditions: bit.ly/4g766fC #VoicesAfrica #AfricaEconomicCondition 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Did you miss the news? Check out the top stories featuring Afrobarometer data this week. Discover more on our website: bit.ly/3GxB6CI #VoicesAfrica #WeAreAfrobarometer #ABInTheNews 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026#WorldPopulationDay: Afrobarometer data reveals stark gender and education gaps in support for women's autonomy over childbearing. Explore the full report: bit.ly/3KdUlGI #VoicesAfrica 010
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026About half (49%) of Zimbabweans say their household experienced repeated shortages of clean water during the previous year – a share that has increased by 10 percentage points over the past decade. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4viTtC8 #VoicesAfrica#Zimbabwe #WaterAndSanitation 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Drug abuse ranks high on the Seychellois agenda, but public confidence in the institutions combating it is weakening. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/3T5RfbR #Seychelles #DrugAbuse #VoicesAfrica 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Across Africa, trust in courts is, on average, quite low. Only 44% of Africans say they trust the courts “somewhat” or “a lot.” Read more our Pan-Africa Profile on access to justice: bit.ly/4vnYDgv #VoicesAfrica #AccessToJustice 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026On average across 38 countries, only one in four Africans (25%) are aware of any legal-aid services that might be available to them. Read more in our Pan-Africa Profile on access to justice: bit.ly/4vnYDgv #VoicesAfrica #AccessToJustice 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Did you miss the news? Check out the top stories featuring Afrobarometer data this week. Discover more on our website: bit.ly/3GxB6CI #VoicesAfrica #WeAreAfrobarometer #ABInTheNews 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Only half (51%) of Tunisians think North Africans should be able to cross borders freely for work and trade, and most would like to reduce the number of immigrants and refugees allowed into the country. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4eGpA8J #VoicesAfrica #Tunisia #Immigration 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Only half (51%) of Tunisians think North Africans should be able to cross borders freely for work and trade, and most would like to reduce the number of immigrants and refugees allowed into the country. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4eGpA8J #VoicesAfrica #Tunisia #Immigration 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Os jovens Moçambicanos enfrentam dificuldades para encontrar emprego, afirmando que são prejudicados pela falta de formação e de experiência profissional. Visite o nosso site para saber mais: bit.ly/4vsR4py #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #Youth 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Mozambican youth struggle to find jobs, say they are hampered by lack of training and work experience. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4vuVhsK #VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #Youth 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026On average across 38 African countries, significant portions of Africans continue to struggle to obtain needed medical care. Learn more in our latest Pan-Africa Profile on gender equality and women's rights: bit.ly/4aABsHX #VoicesAfrica #Gender #GenderEquality 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026La formation d’Afrobarometer sur l'utilisation des données probantes dans le plaidoyer pour les OSC en Guinée est très appréciée par les participants. Mamadou Hady Baldé, SG de l'association des blogueurs et Oumou Diallo donnent leurs impressions à l'issue de la formation : youtu.be/4WsFEY5JILEyoutu.beFormation Afrobarometer pour les OSC en Guinée : Suivez les témoignages de quelques participantsYouTube video by Afrobarometer 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#InfographieDeLaSemaine : A travers l’Afrique, près de trois citoyens sur 10 (28%) déclarent que les femmes subissent “souvent” ou “toujours” du harcèlement sexuel dans les espaces publics, comme dans les marchés, dans la rue et dans les transports en commun : bit.ly/4uInwDd 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#InfographicOfTheWeek: Across Africa, nearly three in 10 citizens (28%) say women "often" or "always" experience sexual harassment in public spaces, such as in markets, on the street, and in public transport. Head over to our website to read our latest Pan-Africa Profile on gender: bit.ly/4aABsHX 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Given a choice of employment sectors, a majority of African youth would prefer to start their own business, while those seeking #employment favour the public sector over the private sector and NGOs. More in our Pan-Africa Profile on African youth: tinyurl.com/mptmst6w #VoicesAfrica #Youth 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Public demand for transparency remains high across Africa, with a majority (72%) of citizens backing media scrutiny of corruption and government mistakes. Find out more in our Pan-Africa Profile on civic space: bit.ly/4uAPWPG #VoicesAfrica #MediaFreedom 000
Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Substantial shares of Africans report having to pay a bribe to avoid problems with police, get police assistance, obtain an ID, and receive medical care. For details, see our latest in @thecontinent.org #VoicesAfrica #PublicServiceDay 012