Amidst terror threats, political turmoil, crime, among many others. Discover the top five ‘dangerous’ African countries in 2023

The Global Peace Index crafted by the Institute for Economics and Peace in Sydney listed the countries, reported Briefly.

This index evaluates 23 indicators across three factors: societal safety, ongoing conflicts, and militarization. A higher GPI indicates greater danger

Top FIVE most dangerous African countries, SA no 1

In 2023, South Africa has the highest crime rate in Africa, with 76.86 crimes per 100,000 people, as reported by World Population Review.

South Africa ranks third globally in terms of crime rate, particularly notable for its high incidence of assaults, homicides, and other violent offenses.

Several factors contribute to this, including widespread poverty, inequality, unemployment, social exclusion, and the acceptance of violence.

The country also faces one of the world’s highest rates of sexual assault, with over 25% of surveyed men admitting to having committed rape, according to the South African Medical Research Council.

2. South Sudan

While there has been a slight improvement in South Sudan’s security, it remains the most troubled country in Africa. Internal conflicts have caused widespread displacement, affecting around 35% of the population.

The economic toll of violence, relative to GDP, reached a staggering 41% in 2021, making it the second most perilous nation worldwide.

3. Democratic Republic of Congo

Persistent armed conflicts have brought instability to this resource-rich nation. An astonishing 4.5 million people have been uprooted, and over 800,000 have sought refuge in neighboring countries.