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The world’s leading source of high-quality data & analysis on what Africans are thinking. Research network, headquarters in Accra, partners in 40 African countries.
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It's happening: The G20 is finally in Africa.

But are African voices getting heard in global organisations? What about at the African Union and in regional bodies?

Read our latest piece in @thecontinent.org to see what citizens across 38 African countries have to say.

#VoicesAfrica #G20
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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As part of our efforts to ensure that Afrobarometer data is effectively applied in investigative journalism and evidence-based reporting, our capacity building team will be in Luanda to host a three-day training for journalists from Lusophone Africa.

Stay tuned for updates.

#VoicesAfrica
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Twenty-six young francophone African researchers build their skills at Afrobarometer summer school and thematic workshop.

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#Voices #FormationAfrobarometer #Benin
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Vingt-six jeunes chercheurs africains francophones renforcent leurs capacités en analyse de données à l'école d'été et à l'atelier thématique d'Afrobarometer à Cotonou.

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#Voices #FormationAfrobarometer #Benin
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Zambians support free movement across international borders but want fewer immigrants and refugees.

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#Zambia #Migration #VoicesAfrica
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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La majorité des Béninois perçoivent une aggravation des sécheresses (67%) et des échecs de récoltes (56%) dans leur région au cours des 10 dernières années.

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#VoicesAfrica #Climat #Benin
November 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Les Africains sont majoritairement favorables à l'autonomie des femmes en matière de mariage et de procréation, mais ils sont divisés sur la question de l'accès aux contraceptifs

Rendez-vous sur notre site web pour en savoir plus dans notre dernier Profil Panafricain : bit.ly/4rbWSBS

#VoicesAfrica
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Africans strongly support women’s autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions, but they are divided on access to contraceptives.

Head over to our website to read more in our latest Pan-Africa Profile: bit.ly/3KdUlGI

#VoicesAfrica #Gender #ReproductiveHealth
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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South African women more educated than men, but more likely to be unemployed and looking for work.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #GenderEquality
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Democratic institutions can deliver again – Gaborone Democracy Lab charts pathway for citizen-centred renewal of African democracies.

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#VoicesAfrica #Democracy
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Almost nine in 10 Gabonese youth (87%) say their country is moving “in the right direction.”

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#VoicesAfrica #Economy #Gabon
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Nine out of 10 South Africans (90%) say the police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #GenderEquality #GBV
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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For two and half decades, Afrobarometer has been at the forefront of amplifying citizen voices in policymaking on the African continent.

We need your support to continue this vital work.

Click here to donate: bit.ly/47oX9qO

#VoicesAfrica #SupportOurWork
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Would you be happy to live next to a supporter of a different political party?

Ahead of International Day for Tolerance (16 November), we're looking at political tolerance across Africa.

Check out our latest piece in @thecontinent.org for details.

#VoicesAfrica #Tolerance #NoToHate
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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#InfographicOfTheWeek: On average across 38 African countries, 43% of adults are "climate-change literate" -- they're aware that human activity is driving the climate crisis. Most of them (80%) say #climatechange is making life in their country worse.

Read more here: bit.ly/4nU572C

#VoicesAfrica
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Majority of South Africans feel heard in AU and SADC decisions, but most want greater African voice in global bodies like the United Nations.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #Trade #AfCFTA #G20SouthAfrica
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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South Africans support open trade, but awareness of the African Continental Free Trade Area is low.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #G20SouthAfrica
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Le vote et le contact avec les chefs traditionnels sont les formes d’engagement citoyen les plus courantes pour les Tchadiens.

Rendez-vous sur notre site internet pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/3JoPVwu

#VoicesAfrica #Engagementcitoyen #Tchad
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Majorities of Emaswati report going without medical care, disapprove of government’s performance on health.

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#VoicesAfrica #Eswatini #Healthcare
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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South Africans aware of the threat of climate change united in calling for urgent action from government, developed countries.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #ClimateChange #COP30 #G20SouthAfrica
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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The Alliance of Sahel States has generated plenty of discussion across Africa. But what do citizens in and around the new bloc think of it?

See our latest in @thecontinent.org to find out.

#VoicesAfrica #AES #Democracy
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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In Eswatini, more than nine in 10 citizens (93%) say they worry about obtaining or affording medical care for themselves or family members, including 81% who worry “a lot.”

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#VoicesAfrica #Eswatini #Healthcare #SDG3
October 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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South African youth see job creation as priority area for additional investment, look to government for work.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #Youth
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Most Emaswati worry about affording and obtaining health care, willing to pay higher taxes for universal health care.

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#VoicesAfrica #Eswatini #Healthcare
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Most South African youth give their government negative ratings for its performance on job creation (96%), crime reduction (92%), fighting corruption (91%), and other key priorities.

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#VoicesAfrica #SouthAfrica #Youth
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM