- Lecturer, University of Reading
Pre- and post-election surveys in South Africa show a surge in optimism and pro-democratic sentiment.
Les parlementaires africains sont régulièrement accusés de ne pas représenter leurs électeurs.
Members of parliaments across Africa face regular accusations of being unrepresentative of their constituents.
Les perceptions négatives du professionnalisme et de la corruption de la police vont de pair avec la faible confiance du public dans la police.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
La gestion économique, les pénuries alimentaires, les services de santé, les infrastructures et l'éducation sont des questions clés qui pourraient influencer le vote des Sierra-Léonais le 24 juin.
Economic management, food shortages, health services, infrastructure and education are key issues that may shape how Sierra Leoneans vote on 24 June.
Though public opinion surveys offer some hope, there are several concerns for democracy’s consolidation in West Africa.
Education, historical trends in precipitation, and perceived drought experiences predict increased climate change literacy, but rates are lower for women, those in rural areas, and low-income groups.
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