Bots Tops Africa In Rule Of Law And Safety � Mo Ibrahim Index

The annual Mo Ibrahim Index released last week sees Botswana topping the rest of Africa in the safety and rule of law index, with 85.3%, up by 0.7% over a five year change.

The continent averages 51% score under this index, with mighty South Africa ranked 8th with a score of 68.1 Only Mauritius  has scored over 80% in safety and rule of law index.

Under the participation and human rights index though,  Botswana is rated 8th in Africa with a 73.1% score. South Africa is rated 4th with 74.4%, Namibia 3rd with 75%, while Carbo Verde and Mauritius make the top 2. This index, where Botswana is ranked no.8 is even critical as it looks at fair and free elections, political participation, freedom of expression, freedom of association, civil liberties,  among others.

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