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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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Nana 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
September 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Ahead 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
September 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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“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
August 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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A 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
August 29, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Most Zambians say the public should have access to information about local government budgets (84%) and government bids and contracts (82%).

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#Zambia #MediaFreedom #VoicesAfrica
August 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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More 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
August 25, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Un 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
August 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Only 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
August 24, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Africa 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
August 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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More than two-thirds (68%) of Gambians say they have considered leaving the country, including 53% who have given emigration “a lot” of thought.

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#VoicesAfrica #Emigration #Gambia
August 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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#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
August 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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#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
August 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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#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
August 7, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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The 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
August 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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In 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.
August 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Africans want freedoms their governments aren’t delivering.

See Afrobarometer’s findings on shrinking civic space : bit.ly/4pP7uGt

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#VoicesAfrica #CivicSpace
July 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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#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
July 31, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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#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
July 31, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Across 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
July 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Almost 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.”

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#Kenya #Diversity #VoicesAfrica
July 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Does trust in government institutions increase participation in civic and political activities? Evidence from Benin suggests it depends.

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#VoicesAfrica #CivicEngagement #Benin
July 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Ugandans embrace unity in cultural diversity, but perceptions of ethnic bias are on the rise.

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#Uganda #Diversity #VoicesAfrica
July 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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More 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%).

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#VoiceAfrica #ClimateChange #SãoTomé
July 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Three-fourths (76%) of Mozambicans say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment.

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#VoicesAfrica #Mozambique #GenderEquality #SDG5
July 23, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Across 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
July 17, 2026 at 8:04 AM