Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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