Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

Kenyan Presidential Election Too Close to Call
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear frontrunner in tomorrow’s presidential ballot in Kenya, according to a review of three recent voting intention polls. In a survey by Strategic Research, 43 per cent of respondents would vote for opposition candidate Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), while 39 per cent would back incumbent Mwai Kibaki. Dec 26, 2007
French Not Delighted to Host Libya’s Gaddafi
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France are not impressed with the visit of Libyan de facto leader Muammar Gaddafi to their country, according to a poll by CSA published by Le Parisien. 61 per cent of respondents disapprove of Gaddafi’s official trip to France. Dec 15, 2007
Kibaki Still Trails Odinga in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A second term in office remains elusive for Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for opposition candidate Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in this month’s election. Dec 14, 2007
South Africans Divided on Mbeki’s Tenure
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in South Africa hold differing views on how Thabo Mbeki has handled his government, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 43 per cent of respondents think their president has done a good job, while 45 per cent deem it bad. Dec 13, 2007
No Frontrunner Emerges in Kenyan Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are tied ahead of a national election, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 43.6 per cent of respondents would back Odinga in next month’s ballot, while 43.3 per cent would vote for the incumbent. Nov 27, 2007
Kibaki and Odinga Remain Close in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Incumbent Mwai Kibaki could lose the presidency to opponent Raila Odinga in Kenya’s upcoming election, according to a poll by Gallup. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in next month’s ballot, while 42 per cent would back Kibaki. Nov 25, 2007
Spaniards Review Ceuta and Melilla Situation
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Spain say Ceuta and Melilla are part of their country, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 87.9 per cent of respondents believe this, and 50.9 per cent do not understand the territorial claims that Morocco has over the two cities. Nov 21, 2007
Odinga Falls, Holds Slight Lead in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga has lost some public support this month but is still the top contender in the race for Kenya’s presidency, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in next month’s ballot, down five points since late October. Nov 15, 2007
Odinga Poised to Win in Kenyan Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga could become the next president of Kenya, according to a review of three recent voting intention polls. In a survey by Strategic Research, 50 per cent of respondents would back Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in next month’s ballot. Nov 7, 2007
Zuma is South Africa’s Early Frontrunner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Jacob Zuma, a former deputy president of South Africa, has emerged as the favourite candidate to win the country’s next presidential ballot, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 27 per cent of respondents would prefer to have Zuma as their head of state after the 2009 election. Oct 31, 2007
Odinga Stays Ahead of Kibaki in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga is keeping his position as the favourite candidate to become Kenya’s next president, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 50 per cent of respondents would back the candidate of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in this year’s ballot, down three points since early October. Oct 30, 2007
Support for Mbeki Falls in South Africa
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for South African president Thabo Mbeki has sharply decreased in the country, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 40 per cent of respondents approve of Mbeki’s performance, down 14 points since June. Oct 28, 2007
Candidate Odinga Surpasses 50% Mark in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An opposition contender could defeat Kenyan incumbent Mwai Kibaki in this year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), up six points since September. Oct 17, 2007
Odinga Could Defeat Incumbent Kibaki in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga could become Kenya’s next president, according to a review of three voting intention polls. In a survey by Strategic Research, 47.4 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate in this year’s election. Oct 14, 2007
Germans Divided Over Africa Solidarity Tax
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Germany are split over a proposal to fund projects in Africa through a special "solidarity tax", according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 49 per cent of respondents would be willing to pay the tax, while 47 per cent would not. Oct 11, 2007
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