Africa

Egyptians’ Approval of U.S. Leadership Up, But Still Low

Approval is up to 25% from 6%, but a slight majority still disapprove

June 2, 2009

A Gallup Poll conducted this March in Egypt finds Egyptians’ approval of U.S. leadership up considerably since 2008, but still low at 25%. Also, 23% of Egyptians remain undecided.More ...

Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries

Most remain low overall; more Palestinians disapprove than before

June 1, 2009

New Gallup Polls conducted in 11 Arab countries ahead of President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world Thursday find approval of U.S. leadership in many cases is still generally low, but ratings in several countries have improved.More ...

In Africa, Signs of Hope in Battle Against Malaria

Poll trends tentatively suggest efforts to battle malaria may be working

May 15, 2009

Gallup Polls conducted in 23 sub-Saharan African countries reveal the increasing presence of mosquito nets and use of antimalarial drugs. However, there is little overall change in public opinion on the prevalence of malaria.More ...

Opinion Briefing: U.S. Image in Middle East/North Africa

Iraq withdrawal among top actions residents say would improve opinions

January 27, 2009

The Obama administration faces an immense task in rebuilding the United States’ brand in the Middle East/North Africa, where the regional median approval of U.S. leadership is 15%. Gallup Polls suggest Obama’s plan to expedite withdrawal from Iraq could help improve some residents’ opinions.More ...

Opinion Briefing: Achieving Gains in Africa

Attention to infrastructure needs may help with “bottom-up” approach

January 19, 2009

With the Obama administration saying it will take “a ‘bottom-up’ approach to ensuring that America remains a positive force in the world,” Gallup Polls conducted across sub-Saharan Africa suggest that foreign aid directed at infrastructure needs, in addition to health, would be well-received.More ...

Sierra Leoneans, Liberians Want Charles Taylor Convicted

One-third of Liberians support acquittal

December 19, 2008

Most Sierra Leoneans and Liberians say it is a good thing former Liberian President Charles Taylor is currently on trial for war crimes and most in both countries want to see him convicted. But, while Sierra Leoneans almost universally support conviction, one-third of Liberians support acquittal.More ...

Kenyans Put National Identity Before Ethnicity

But steep decline in perceptions of tolerance toward ethnic groups

December 10, 2008

Although the post-election violence that overwhelmed Kenya earlier this year appeared in many ways to be an ethnic conflict, Gallup Poll findings reveal that 85% of Kenyans define themselves in terms of national identity and not ethnicity.More ...

Ahead of Election, Ghanaians Prioritize Economic Issues

Poverty, new jobs, unemployment top to-do list for new government

December 4, 2008

Ghanaians, nearly half of whom (48%) in April said they had already given quite a lot of thought to this weekend’s presidential election, clearly want their new government to prioritize economic issues, namely poverty, new jobs, and unemployment.More ...

Back to Square One for Kenyans’ Personal Well-Being?

A majority say economic issues must be priorities for the government

November 10, 2008

Gallup Polls of Kenya conducted in three consecutive years reveal that Kenyans’ evaluations of their personal well-being in 2008 are worse than they were in 2007, but the same as in 2006.More ...

In Kenya, Most Ethnic Groups Distrust 2007 Election

Trust in Electoral Commission plunged 36 points between 2006 and 2008

October 30, 2008

A Gallup Poll conducted six months after last year’s election turmoil in Kenya reveals that, except for Kikuyu respondents, most Kenyans across the other top four ethnic groups believe the presidential election was dishonest.More ...

Africa

Egyptians’ Approval of U.S. Leadership Up, But Still Low

Approval is up to 25% from 6%, but a slight majority still disapprove

Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries

Most remain low overall; more Palestinians disapprove than before

In Africa, Signs of Hope in Battle Against Malaria

Poll trends tentatively suggest efforts to battle malaria may be working

Opinion Briefing: U.S. Image in Middle East/North Africa

Iraq withdrawal among top actions residents say would improve opinions

Opinion Briefing: Achieving Gains in Africa

Attention to infrastructure needs may help with “bottom-up” approach

Sierra Leoneans, Liberians Want Charles Taylor Convicted

One-third of Liberians support acquittal

Kenyans Put National Identity Before Ethnicity

But steep decline in perceptions of tolerance toward ethnic groups

Ahead of Election, Ghanaians Prioritize Economic Issues

Poverty, new jobs, unemployment top to-do list for new government

Back to Square One for Kenyans’ Personal Well-Being?

A majority say economic issues must be priorities for the government

In Kenya, Most Ethnic Groups Distrust 2007 Election

Trust in Electoral Commission plunged 36 points between 2006 and 2008

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