Africa

Egyptians’ Approval of U.S. Leadership Up, But Still Low

Approval is up to 25% from 6%, but a slight majority still disapprove

June 2, 2009
A Gallup Poll conducted this March in Egypt finds Egyptians’ approval of U.S. leadership up considerably since 2008, but still low at 25%. Also, 23% of Egyptians remain undecided.More ...

Opinion Briefing: U.S. Image in Middle East/North Africa

Iraq withdrawal among top actions residents say would improve opinions

January 27, 2009
The Obama administration faces an immense task in rebuilding the United States’ brand in the Middle East/North Africa, where the regional median approval of U.S. leadership is 15%. Gallup Polls suggest Obama’s plan to expedite withdrawal from Iraq could help improve some residents’ opinions.More ...

In Egypt, Souring Attitudes Toward United States

Stance on Israeli-Palestinian conflict likely outweighing foreign aid

December 16, 2008
Despite the United States giving Egypt roughly $2 billion in development assistance annually, Egyptians’ confidence in the sincerity of U.S. efforts to establish democracy in the region has only declined over the past three years.More ...

Many African Muslims Give High Marks to U.S. Leadership

Three-quarters of Muslims in Mali, Senegal approve

August 22, 2008
Approval of U.S. leadership among Muslims living in sub-Saharan Africa is higher than approval among residents living in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.More ...

Mauritanians Approved of Overthrown Government

Majority also expressed confidence in military

August 11, 2008
A military-led takeover in Mauritania has toppled a civilian-led government that enjoyed approval from the majority of citizens in 2007.More ...
Chadians Harbor Negativity Toward French

Chadians Harbor Negativity Toward French

February 25, 2008
Gallup finds that more than half of Chadians have unfavorable opinions about France, their former colonial ruler, and similarly unfavorable opinions about the French people.

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