Crime & justice How many people are victims of terrorist-related deaths in Africa? Source Global Terrorism Index 2020 Short answer How many people are victims of terrorist-related deaths in Africa? The impact of terrorism deteriorated in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021. According to the Global Terrorism Index, of the 18 countries globally that recorded a deterioration between 2020 and 2021, eight of them were in sub-Saharan Africa. Deaths from terrorism in the region amounted to 3,461 in 2021, comp... Back Full answer
Crime & justice What is the deadliest terrorist group in Africa? Source Global Terrorism Index 2020 Short answer What is the deadliest terrorist group in Africa? According to the Global Terrorism Index, Nigeria and Somalia are the countries most affected by terrorism in Africa in terms of attacks and life losses. Between 2007 and 2019, Nigeria recorded 4,383 terrorist attacks, while Somalia counted 1,923. Several militant groups are active in Nigeria, includ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice What is Africa’s total estimated prison population? Source World Prison Population List 2018 Short answer What is Africa’s total estimated prison population? Africa had a total estimated prison population of 1.1 million in 2021 according to the World Prison Population List, a data source maintained by the UK-based Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research. ... Back Full answer
Sex & gender Crime & justice How does Nigeria’s femicide rate compare? Source World Health Organization: Disease burden and mortality estimates 2000-2016 Short answer How does Nigeria’s femicide rate compare? An estimated 5.7 out of every 100,000 women and girls were killed in Nigeria in 2016. This internationally comparable rate for deaths from interpersonal violence is more than twice the global average of 2.6. More: Five facts: Femicide in South Africa ... Back Full answer