Issue Watch
Africa
Ruling CCM Dominates Tanzania Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Revolutionary State Party (CCM) is clearly the dominant political party in Tanzania, according to a poll by REPOA, Michigan State University, and Afrobarometer. 79 per cent of respondents would vote for the nominee of the CCM in the next presidential election.
May 31, 2009
People’s Democratic Party Leads All in Nigeria
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Nigeria’s centrist People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Practical Sampling International, Michigan State University and Afrobarometer. 26 per cent of respondents would vote for the PDP candidate in the next presidential election.
May 23, 2009
SWAPO Remains Dominant in Namibia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The South West African People’s Organization (SWAPO) is still immensely popular in Namibia, according to a poll by Research Facilitation Services and Afrobarometer. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the SWAPO candidate in the next presidential election.
May 21, 2009
Obama Will Help Continent, Say South Africans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in South Africa say the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States will be beneficial for the African continent, according to a poll by TNS Research Surveys. 66 per cent of respondents share this view, while only 11 per cent disagree.
May 19, 2009
Most in Lesotho Unhappy with Democracy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Lesotho are disappointed with the way democracy works in their country, according to a poll by Sechaba Consultants, Michigan State University and Afrobarometer. 58 per cent of respondents express dissatisfaction with the status of democracy in Lesotho.
May 17, 2009
Botswana’s BDP Dominates Political Climate
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The long-governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to be the most popular political organization in the African country, according to a poll by the University of Botswana Faculty and Afrobarometer. 69 per cent of respondents would vote for the BDP’s candidate in the next presidential election.
May 15, 2009
Kenyans Back PM Odinga’s ODM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is by far the most popular political party in the country, according to a poll by the Institute for Development Studies, the University of Nairobi, Michigan State University and Afrobarometer. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the ODM candidate in the next presidential election.
May 12, 2009
Ugandans Want to Limit Presidential Terms
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Uganda’s rebel group turned ruling party continues to draw high public support, according to a poll by Wilksen Agencies and Afrobarometer. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the next presidential election.
May 9, 2009
Bouteflika Headed for New Term in Algeria
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Incumbent president Abdelaziz Bouteflika is the clear frontrunner in Algeria’s election, according to a poll published in Ennahar. 71 per cent of respondents would vote for Bouteflika in this month’s ballot.
Apr 8, 2009
ANC Remains South Africa’s Party of Choice
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party remains the single most powerful political organization in South Africa, according to a poll by Plus 94 Research Group released by SABC. 61 per cent of respondents would vote for the ANC in this month’s general election.
Apr 4, 2009
South Africans Worry About Direction
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in South Africa are concerned about the way things are going in the country, according to a poll by Ipsos Markinor. 42 per cent of respondents say South Africa is moving in the wrong direction, up eight points since May.
Mar 3, 2009
Coalition Has Done Nothing, Say Kenyans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Kenya think the sitting coalition government has not accomplished anything so far, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 70 per cent of respondents share this perception of the current administration.
Mar 2, 2009
ANC Ahead Before COPE Birth in South Africa
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The African National Congress (ANC) remained dominant in South Africa in October, according to a poll by Ipsos Markinor. 62.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the ANC in a national election.
Dec 29, 2008
Akufo-Addo Leads Rivals in Ghana
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The candidate from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is leading the race for Ghana’s presidency, according to a poll by Primary Research Associates. 50.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Nana Akufo-Addo in this month’s ballot.
Dec 1, 2008
Ugandans Divided on Museveni’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Uganda hold differing views on the way Yoweri Museveni has done his job, according to a poll by Steadman Group. 32 per cent of respondents think the president has performed better in his current term, 27 per cent feel he has worked in the same fashion as before, and 36 per cent believe he has been worse.
Nov 19, 2008