In the years between 2010 and 2021, the African country that experienced the highest number of violent protests was Somalia, with approximately 2,178 cases of such protests. Somalia has been experiencing political unrest as the state attempted to hold its first democratic elections and restore control over rebel-held areas. Conversely, the country with the lowest levels of violent protests was São Tomé and Príncipe, reporting one demonstration that turned violent.
Average annual number of violent protests in Africa between 2010 and 2021, by country
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation. (July 11, 2022). Average annual number of violent protests in Africa between 2010 and 2021, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328820/average-annual-number-of-violent-protests-in-africa-by-country/
Mo Ibrahim Foundation. "Average annual number of violent protests in Africa between 2010 and 2021, by country." Chart. July 11, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328820/average-annual-number-of-violent-protests-in-africa-by-country/
Mo Ibrahim Foundation. (2022). Average annual number of violent protests in Africa between 2010 and 2021, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328820/average-annual-number-of-violent-protests-in-africa-by-country/
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Average annual number of violent protests in Africa between 2010 and 2021, by country [Graph], Mo Ibrahim Foundation, July 11, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328820/average-annual-number-of-violent-protests-in-africa-by-country/
