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Zimbabweans pessimistic about economy and direction of the country
More than six in ten (63%) adult Zimbabweans think that the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to the most recent Afrobarometer survey (November 2014). This pessimistic outlook is shared across demographic groups of gender, age, place of residence (POR) and province though the depth of opinion differs. For example, while nearly three quarters of urban dwellers (73%) expressed pessimism, less than six in ten of their rural dwellers (58%) share this view and more males (67%) than females (60%) say the country is going the wrong way.
Basotho see increased corruption despite government efforts
Basotho perceive an increased level of corruption in the past year, with the highest levels of perceived corruption among the police and business executives, according to Afrobarometer’s most recent survey. Survey results show that citizens are divided in their assessment of the government’s handling of the fight against corruption.
Tanzanians express dissatisfaction with current living conditions, perceive declining economic conditions
Despite annual economic growth rates averaging of 7%, a majority of Tanzanians say their current living conditions are bad, according to the 2014 Afrobarometer survey.
Kenyans support KDF involvement in Somalia, divided over calls for withdrawal
A majority of Kenyans see the involvement of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in Somalia as having been necessary despite terrorist problems resulting from it, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
Kenyans give mixed score on devolution and call for better participation
A majority of Kenyans are finding it difficult to participate in key county activities, the latest Afrobarometer survey indicates.
Kenyans register mixed feelings about devolution and KDF’s withdrawal from Somalia
Findings from Afrobarometer Round 6 survey in Kenya (2014).
Perceptions of corruption in Lesotho
Findings from the Round 6 survey in Lesotho (2014).
Mauritians still trust their institutions but think corruption is strongly affecting them
Afrobarometer’s latest survey shows that although Mauritians still trust their political institutions, they are increasingly concerned about corruption.
Mauritians want term limits for the Prime Minister and transparent political party financing
Mauritians do not want political leaders to remain in power ad vitam eternam and wish the Prime Minister to remain in power for a maximum of two terms.
Political reforms: A term limit for the Prime Minister and transparent funding for parties
Findings from the Round 6 Survey in Mauritius (2014).