Top 10 Safest Countries in Africa are
as follows:

1. Botswana
Botswana is undoubtedly one of the
countries perceived to be most safe in
the continent. This country located in
the southern part of Africa has
consistently enjoyed good publicity.
Positive aspects of the country
include a good infrastructure,
political stability, stable currency,
and much more. In addition, its
strong judicial system always makes
certain that rights and freedoms are
fully protected.

2. Namibia
It seems the safety wave is
concentrated in the Southern part
considering that Namibia neighbors
Botswana. The country has indeed
come a long way when it comes to
matters of safety. A few decades ago,
the country was nowhere near the top
ten list. However, political will and
good governance turned this around
thus making it a haven of peace.

3. Seychelles
For a long time, Seychelles has
always enjoyed peace. Rarely will
bad stories be written about the
country. There are several reasons
that make the African state safe and
peaceful. These include; well
organized judicial system, strong
adherence to human rights and
freedom, cordial relationship between
the citizens and the government and
more.

4. Cote D’Ivoire
When Cote Divoire also known as
Ivory Coast is mentioned, one thing
comes to mind, Cocoa. Besides
priding itself in being the largest
producer of cocoa beans globally,
Ivory Coast boasts of being one of the
safest countries in Africa . This
always comes as a shock to many
people considering it is surrounded by
countries that are constantly
experiencing instability.

5. Tanzania
Tanzania is the only country from the
East African region to make it to the
list of the top 10 safest countries in
Africa. The large country attributes its
safeness to the “ujamaa” mentality
that is rife in the country. The Swahili
term “ujamaa” simply means
communism.It is all about caring and
showing concern for your neighbour.

6. Malawi
Malawi hasn’t always been
considered amongst the safe
countries in Africa. In fact, more than
a decade ago, it was experiencing
some social, political as well as
economic instability. This was
pegged on the failing economy,
political wrangles and much more.
Fortunately, the economic turnaround
improved the countries prospects
further making the country quite safe.

7. Ethiopia
Ethiopia will always hold a special
place in history. Many people came
to know of the country due to extreme
famine, drought, and poverty. This
led to the whole world joining hands
to assist the country. Well, three
decades later, the country is not only
among the top 10 food secure
countries in Africa, but also one of the
safest.

8. Morocco
Morocco is the only country from
northern part of Africa to make it to
the list of safest countries in the
continent. Besides being surrounded
by countries well known for
rebellions, Morocco has continued to
remain peaceful and safe for many
years. This is achieved as a result of
good governance, well established
policies and also effective community
policing.

9. Rwanda
Rwanda came into the spotlight
following the genocide that took place
several years. This marked one of the
darkest moments not only in Africa’s
history, but also the whole world.
Slowly, the country continues to heal
and move on. Some of the glad
tidings that have come from the new
Rwanda are peace, improved security
and safety.

10. Gambia
Although it is not talked about so
much, Gambia is actually ranked as
one the safest countries not only in
West Africa, but also in Africa. The
people are generally friendly and
quite hospitable, the systems work in
the country, and you can walk in the
late of the night feeling safe and
secure.
Like many other regions globally,
Africa is also struggling when it
comes to safety. This is driven by
rising cost of living, shaky economy,
poverty and unemployment.
Fortunately, the countries featured on
the Top 10 Safest Countries in Africa
bring a sigh of relief in regard to
feeling safe while in africa. The
mentioned countries will certainly
make a trip to the continent
worthwhile.

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Source: answersafrica.com/safest-countries-africa.html

I (alongside other tourists) have never felt safe visiting Piazza Addis or Mercato..........so Ethopia being one of the safest is hard to swallow.

I feel Kenya would have made this list if not for the recent and not so recent terror attacks plaguing the country.

Ivory Coast hmmmm okay.

Zanzibar should be on this list.

Seychelles .......Africa's slice of paradise, really deserves it place.

Rwanda nke? Even Kigali hotels staff advises caution on personal safety. Abeg they no deserve this space.

What of Sao Tome?

Cape Verde nko?

Senegal?

Nigeria (Borno, Gombe, Adamawa and Yobe)

I just saw a list of you ten most unsafe countries in Africa and Ethiopia was number 8, now it has jumped to the list of safest countries? who does these surveys, do they even know the countries they are talking about.... and what criteria are they using to judge if a country is safe? is it reported crime? solved crime? terrorism, media freedom? police treatment, unsolved crimes? or does the writter just Google a country, then from what ever they find, they just rank the country from there

denisfidha:
I just saw a list of you ten most unsafe countries in Africa and Ethiopia was number 8, now it has jumped to the list of safest countries? who does these surveys, do they even know the countries they are talking about.... and what criteria are they using to judge if a country is safe? is it reported crime? solved crime? terrorism, media freedom? police treatment, unsolved crimes? or does the writter just Google a country, then from what ever they find, they just rank the country from there

True, that list makes me wonder

denisfidha:
I just saw a list of you ten most unsafe countries in Africa and Ethiopia was number 8, now it has jumped to the list of safest countries? who does these surveys, do they even know the countries they are talking about.... and what criteria are they using to judge if a country is safe? is it reported crime? solved crime? terrorism, media freedom? police treatment, unsolved crimes? or does the writter just Google a country, then from what ever they find, they just rank the country from there

Aha!
This post totally shows my take that Ethopia's place on the list is undeserving.

[quote author=andypalepale post=34032410][/quote]
Just saw Tanzania on the list.
Thank you.

Where is Nigeria, Niger and Chad on that list?

Is Gbagbo not from Ivory Coast?

CC:Justwise, DisGuy

[size=15pt]And where is Nigeria?[/size]

tswitch:



Aha!
This post totally shows my take that Ethopia's place on the list is undeserving.

u might gt surprised bt we totally deserve it