Iceland was named as the top peaceful country in the world while Afghanistan was the least peaceful country.
ADVERTISEMENT
Here are the 11 least peaceful countries in Africa
The Institute for Economics & Peace has released the 2019 Global Peace Index.
South Sudan is ranked the least peaceful country in Africa
In Africa, the top peaceful and least peaceful countries are Mauritius and South Sudan respectively.
According to the report for the first time in five years, there is a slight improvement in global peacefulness. On average, country scores improved 0.09 percent, as 86 countries recorded more peacefulness and 76 countries showed deterioration.
However, even as some crises and conflicts of the last decade finally begin to subside, the report found that the world is notably less peaceful than 10 years ago.
ADVERTISEMENT
Below are the 11 least peaceful countries in Africa
1. South Sudan
2. Somalia
3. Central Africa
4. Libya
ADVERTISEMENT
5. Democratic Republic of Congo
6. Sudan
7. Nigeria
8. Mali
9. Cameroun
ADVERTISEMENT
10. Chad
11. Egypt
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
How parents, teachers can recognise when a child is being bullied
Ladies! Here are 5 things you shouldn't say to your man during sex
It's illegal to publicly celebrate your birthday in this country
Rotary International confers prestigious Paul Harris Fellow's medal on Dampare
Ghana's debt dilemma: More needed for third tranche release - IMF
Video pops up of Fella Makafui claiming everything is okay in her marriage with Medikal
Nana Addo has crossed many red lines in our democratic practice — Mahama
How to get promoted from side chick to main chick in 6 steps