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Mixed views on democracy, accountability ahead of Nigeria’s elections
As Nigerians prepare to vote in the 2015 general elections, Afrobarometer survey findings show that support for democracy remains the majority view, though weaker than two years ago and tempered by high levels of dissatisfaction and low approval ratings for elected officials.
Opinions on democracy and accountability ahead of the 2015 elections in Nigeria
Findings from the Round 6 survey in Nigeria (2014).
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Lutte contre la corruption au Bénin: La désapprobation des citoyens double
La plus récente enquête d’Afrobaromètre réalisée au Bénin indique qu’environ huit Béninois sur 10 (79%) désapprouvent la performance du gouvernement dans la lutte contre la corruption au sein de l’administration publique.
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Résultats du Round 6 au Bénin.
Zimbabweans prefer foreign investment to indigenisation for job creation
A majority of Zimbabwean citizens strongly support encouraging foreign direct investment in comparison with the indigenisation of the economy as a means to create jobs. An overwhelming majority (72%) subscribe to the sentiment that foreign direct investment is the way to go in terms of rejuvenating the Zimbabwean economy. Zimbabweans have over the past two years maintained their preference for encouraging job creation through foreign investment rather than the indigenisation of the economy by taking over foreign owned companies, despite the preference having dropped by six percentage points from 78% in 2012 to 72% in 2014.
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.