The index analyzed 180 countries and territories based on how their public sectors were perceived in terms of corruption. The scores range from 0 to 100, signifying highly corrupt to extremely clean.
She had a Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of less than 50 out of 100 in more than two-thirds of the countries, indicating multiple corruption issues.
Others remained at 43, with many countries seeing little improvement or witnessing a deterioration over the last decade. However, approximately 23 countries had the lowest score this year.
Here are the top ten African countries with the highest corruption ranking in 2014, according to Transparency International’s CPI.
Somalia – CPI: 11; Global Rank: 180th
The East African country leads other Africans into 2024. Corruption thrives in the country as a result of political instability and continual conflict.
Somalia’s progress is hampered by a weak central authority, ineffective governance, and a lack of accountability measures.
South Sudan – CPI: 13, Global Rank: 177th
The world’s youngest country has grappled with corruption since gaining independence in 2011. There has been a power struggle, resource mismanagement, diverting monies away from needed services, and structural degradation.
All of this has posed significant hurdles to the country’s economic development.
Equatorial Guinea – CPI: 17, Global Rank: 172nd
The oil-rich nation also challenges corruption, nepotism, and embezzlement.
There is a lack of transparency and equitable distribution of the country’s enormous resources, which is heavily impacted by the concentration of power within the governing dynasty.
Libya – CPI: 18, Global Rank: 170th
Libya faces corruption, poor institutions, and political instability in the post-revolutionary age.
Controlling the country’s oil resources has always been a source of corruption. It exacerbates governance issues and stifles economic growth.
Sudan – CPI: 20, Global Rank: 162nd
The North African nation has a history of political upheaval and economic volatility. Despite recent political changes, the country continues to suffer corruption issues.
Sudan has continued to battle corruption in a variety of sectors. The problem has had an influence on public services and worsened the country’s economic situation.
DR Congo – CPI: 20, Global Rank: 162nd
DR Congo is another African country plagued by corruption in both governmental and private sectors, which has hampered its development efforts.
The country is endowed with abundant natural resources, but corruption is the most significant impediment to prosperity and development in the quality of life for its citizens.
Comoros – CPI: 20, Global Rank: 162nd
Corruption is pervasive on the island, and it has a significant impact on the country. It contributes significantly to the country’s poverty and inequality.
The Comoros faces the problem of developing an effective framework to combat corruption and enhance openness.
Chad – CPI: 20, Global Rank: 162nd
Corruption is a serious hindrance to Chad’s economic success. The country lacked a successful anti-corruption program.
There is no plan to reduce poverty and inequality in the country. It has become a big challenge to the nation’s progress.
Burundi – CPI: 20, Global Rank: 162nd
In Burundi, corruption is a major impediment to the country’s success. The fight against corruption has a significant national influence.
Systemic corruption in the country played a big role in the issues that hampered efforts to improve citizens’ livelihoods.
Eritrea – CPI: 21, Global Rank: 161st
Eritrea is ranked tenth on the Corruption Perceptions Index, as it faces corruption issues on its route to progress and development.
The government must confront corruption in order for its citizens to have a brighter and more affluent future.
