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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Kaamil Ahmed

Africa has become ‘less safe, secure and democratic’ in past decade, report finds

People fleeing the fighting between government forces and M-23 rebels make their way towards Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo,November 2022.
People fleeing the fighting between government forces and M-23 rebels make their way towards Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo,November 2022. Photograph: Moses Sawasawa/AP

Africa is less safe, secure and democratic than a decade ago, with insecurity holding back progress in health, education and economic opportunities, according to an assessment of the continent.

The Ibrahim index of African governance, which examines how well governments have delivered on policies and services, including security, health, education, rights and democratic participation, said Covid had contributed to the stalling of progress over the past three years.

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