(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
