But their safe-sex behaviors are out of sync with their knowledge
November 30, 2011
While the vast majority of residents across 19 sub-Saharan African countries know how to prevent HIV/AIDS, their reported use of condoms is much lower, including in countries with high HIV rates.
Ghanaians are most likely to cast a "confidence vote" year after year
November 21, 2011
A median of 41% across 19 sub-Saharan African countries Gallup surveyed in 2011 express confidence in the honesty of elections in their countries. Trust in the electoral system varies greatly across countries, with Ghanaians the most confident year after year among those surveyed.
Countries with the highest wellbeing tend to be the most peaceful
May 13, 2011
The countries with the highest wellbeing tend to be the most peaceful and those with the lowest wellbeing are the least likely to be peaceful. The findings are from a new Gallup analysis revealing a strong relationship between Gallup's life evaluation measure and two indicators of country stability.
In 22 countries, more than half didn't have enough money to buy food at times
September 28, 2010
Gallup surveys in 113 countries in 2009 reveal an estimated 1 billion adults struggled to afford food at times for themselves and their families. More than half of adults in 22 countries, 15 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, reported experiencing such difficulties.
Prevalent in countries with violence in recent past
September 2, 2010
Majorities in nearly all 18 sub-Saharan African countries surveyed in 2009 say rape is a major problem in their countries, underscoring the extent to which the issue plagues the subcontinent.
More than half of those surveyed across 18 sub-Saharan African countries say they personally believe in witchcraft. Their evaluative wellbeing is lower than that of those who do not believe.
Slightly more than one-third of sub-Saharan Africans say they are aware of microfinance institutions in their communities, while more than 4 in 10 say they have heard of these institutions but that they are not available in their communities. Roughly one in five say they have never heard of microfinance institutions.
Fewer than one in five sub-Saharan Africans has a personal bank account. Two-thirds say the lack of money is the main reason why they don't have accounts.
Despite continuing violence, a Gallup survey of the Democratic Republic of the Congo last fall found 63% of Congolese hopeful that peace in eastern Congo can be achieved within the next 12 months. A majority (51%) saw the government as responsible for bringing peace.
Elections, judiciary, and military elicit lowest confidence levels
May 16, 2008
A Gallup Poll conducted one year after the first-ever democratic national elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo - Kinshasa) shows that, save for religious organizations, few Congolese have confidence in their national institutions.
