Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Africa
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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.
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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
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Uruguayans Would Make Abortion Legal
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Uruguay believe pregnancy termination should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by Interconsult published in Últimas Noticias. 57 per cent of respondents support the law that seeks to legalize abortion in Uruguay. Nov 19, 2008
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Opposition’s Sata Favoured in Zambian Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Michael Sata of the Patriotic Front (PF) is the most popular presidential contender in Zambia, according to a poll by the Steadman Group. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for Sata in today’s election. Oct 30, 2008
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ANC Wrong to Recall Mbeki, Say South Africans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in South Africa think that the African National Council (ANC) was wrong to ask Thabo Mbeki to step down as president, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 62 per cent of respondents disagree with the ruling party’s recent decision, and 70 per cent think Mbeki did a good job as head of government. Oct 6, 2008
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Kenyans Trust Coalition Government to Last
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Kenya think their coalition government will last until the next presidential elections are held, according to a poll by Gallup. 56 per cent of respondents in eight Kenyan provinces share this opinion, while 18 per cent give the agreement at least one year. Sep 15, 2008
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Kenyan Unity Government Fares Well
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Kenya are satisfied with the performance of their main political leaders, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 75 per cent of respondents approve of Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, and 68 per cent are content with the work of Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki. Aug 3, 2008
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South Africans Grow Unhappy with Mbeki
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in South Africa hold positive views on Thabo Mbeki, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 32 per cent of respondents think Mbeki is doing a good job president, down five points since April. Jul 28, 2008
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Global Warming Evident for South Africans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in South Africa think global warming is visibly affecting the earth, according to a poll by TNS Research Surveys. 70 per cent of respondents believe climate change is already having a big effect on the world’s weather. Jul 24, 2008
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Few South Africans Welcome Zimbabwe Refugees
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in South Africa think the government should allow refugees fleeing neighbouring Zimbabwe to stay in the country, according to a poll by TNS Research Surveys. Only 29 per cent of respondents agree with the idea. Jul 5, 2008
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Corruption is the Norm, Say South Africans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in South Africa think corruption is widespread in the country, according to a poll by TNS Research Surveys. 87 per cent of respondents say corruption has become a way of life. Jun 30, 2008
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Many South Africans Deem Zuma a Disaster
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five South Africans believe a victory by a well-known politician in the next presidential election would be detrimental, according to a poll by TNS Research Surveys. 40 per cent of respondents think former deputy president Jacob Zuma of the ruling African National Council (ANC) would bring disaster to the country, while 41 per cent disagree. Apr 4, 2008
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Tsvangirai Leads Mugabe in Zimbabwe
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) candidate Morgan Tsvangirai is ahead of incumbent Robert Mugabe of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), according to a poll by the Mass Public Opinion Institute. 28.3 per cent of respondents in the African country would vote for Tsvangirai in tomorrow’s presidential election, while 20.3 per cent would back Mugabe. Mar 28, 2008
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The Twisted Harmony of Zimbabwe
- Mario Canseco - Robert Mugabe will seek a new term in office this Saturday, in the "harmonized" election that will see voters choose a president, select a new House of Assembly, renew a Senate that has been in place for just 26 months, and pick the members of their local councils. Mar 26, 2008
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Kenya at a Crossroads
- Gabriela Perdomo - Over 600 hundred people have died and close to 2,500 have been displaced in Kenya’s current turmoil, triggered by a tight and questionable presidential election that saw the incumbent winning a second term in office in late December. Jan 20, 2008