The African 10 least peaceful countries are: South Sudan, with ranking of 160, DRC with rank of 159, Somalia with rank of 156, Sudan with rank of 155, Mali with rank of 153, Central African Republic with rank of 152, Ethiopia with rank of 151, Burkina Faso with rank of 150, Nigeria with rank of 144, and Chad with rank ...
South Sudan remains the least peaceful country in the region and one of the least peaceful countries in the world. Over the last 15 years, the world has become less peaceful, with the average country score deteriorating by five per cent.
The least peaceful country in the world in 2023 is Afghanistan, which has held this position for the eighth consecutive year. Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the other four least peaceful countries.
While Iceland came first as the most peaceful country in the world, Mauritius is ranked first in Africa, followed by Botswana and Sierra Leone. Nigeria and some other West African Countries failed to make the list following deteriorating security issues in the region.
As of 2021, Egypt was considered the best country in Africa based on its performance in key attributes, namely adventure, agility, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, heritage, movers, open for business, power, social purpose, and quality of life.
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Egypt has the strongest military forces in Africa in 2023 thanks to its conventional fighting capacity. Egypt has a score of 0.22, the highest in Africa. Trailing behind Egypt in the list are Algeria and South Africa in second and third positions, with scores of 0.39 and 0.48, respectively.
Which countries are more dangerous in Africa? The 10 most dangerous countries in Africa are considered less safe than other countries on the continent. They include the following: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Mali, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria.
1. Mauritius. Ranked #28 on the 2022 Global Peace Index, Mauritius is the safest country in Africa to visit. In fact, this peaceful African country outranks Spain (29), Italy (32), and the United Kingdom (34).
While the United States ranked 131 on the list, seven out of the top 10 most peaceful countries in the world are in Europe. Denmark is the second most peaceful country in the world.
In the 2023 index, Switzerland is ranked most free overall, while North Korea is last. Bahrain was ranked most conservative, while Argentina was ranked most progressive.
Only eleven African states are listed as 'free' under the Freedom Index; Botswana, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Senegal, Tunisia, Ghana, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Namibia, South Africa, and Benin.
Sierra Leoneans are the most unhappy people in Africa and third unhappiest in the world – says new report. Bob Massally: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 March 2023: Sierra Leoneans are the third least happy bunch in the whole-wide-world and the least happy in Africa, according to the latest Global Happiness Report.
Mauritius. This island is one of the cleanest and safest nations in Africa, having one of the highest-earning potentials because of its competitive and active economy. English and French speakers will find it easy to live and work here, as these are the languages spoken in Mauritius (along with Creole).
We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping, the volatile security situation, possible violent civil unrest and high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply.
Of course, there are places in Africa that are not safe. In general, most of the more dangerous countries are in central and north Africa. Currently (as of April 2021), the U.S. Department of State has “Level 4: Do Not Travel” warnings for South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia, Libya, Mali, and the Central African Republic.
We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya overall due to the high crime levels and the threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply in some areas.
There were at least 15 countries with active armed conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa in 2019: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Uganda. Uganda comes at number one in the list of African countries where people speak the best English. This landlocked country has a diverse landscape and a population of 45 million, out of which approximately 29 million speak the English language.
Nigeria is often referred to as the Giant of Africa owing to its large population and economy and is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank.
United States. The United States of America is a North American nation that is the world's most dominant economic and military power. Likewise, its cultural imprint spans the world, led in large part by its popular culture expressed in music, movies and television.