A recent survey by Afrobarometer, a network specializing in public opinion research in Africa, found that 72% of Moroccans have a high level of trust in their military, while 67% express confidence in the police. Additionally, 61% of respondents indicated trust in the courts and the judicial system.
However, the survey highlighted a decline in trust for the Moroccan parliament, with only 25% of citizens expressing confidence in this legislative body. Trust in local councils was similarly low, at just 22%. Both ruling parties and the government also received a trust rating of 22%.
According to Afrobarometer, the trust in Moroccan courts has surged by 27 percentage points from 2011 to 2023, placing the country at the top of the African rankings for judicial trust improvement. In contrast, parliamentary trust has increased by only two percentage points during the same timeframe.
The study encompassed 39 African nations, revealing that Africans primarily trust three institutions: religious leaders (61% trust), the military, and traditional leaders. The report also noted a decline in parliamentary trust across these nations, down by about 19 percentage points.
Trust levels were found to be higher in rural areas compared to urban settings. Additionally, poorer citizens exhibited lower trust in state institutions, especially in parliament and political parties, when compared to their wealthier counterparts.
The report stated, “In most African countries, religious and traditional leaders are seen as more trustworthy than state institutions, with the military being the only institution enjoying majority trust across the continent, despite widespread opposition to military rule.” It cautioned that declining trust in African institutions could erode their legitimacy.
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