Shocker! Nigeria Ranks 10th Position In Africa’s Most Unsafe Countries For Women

The worldwide Women’s Peace and Security Index 2023 has shown that Nigeria is the 10th most dangerous nation in Africa for women.

The DR Congo and South Sudan are at second and third position, respectively, closely behind the Central African Republic at the top of the list.

On the other hand, Seychelles, the smallest country in Africa, is the most safe place for women to go, followed by Cape Verde and South Africa.

The 2023 WPS Index evaluates and ranks 177 countries based on women’s inclusion, justice, and security. It showcases significant variations in performance across nations, regions, and indicators, with none scoring perfectly.

The WPS Index, which is published by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security, receives support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Here is a list of Africa’s most unsafe countries for women:

1. Central African Republic

2. DR Congo

3. South Sudan

4. Burundi

5. Eswatini

6. Somalia

7. Niger

8. Sudan

9. Chad

10. Nigeria

Here is a list of Africa’s safest countries for women:

1. Seychelles

2. Cape Verde

3. South Africa

4. Mauritius

5. Tunisia

6. Rwanda

7. Botswana

8. Tanzania

9. Ghana

10. Sao Tome and Principe