Organized crime in Africa is at an all-time high, thanks to the most dangerous gangs on the continent, who are known for their notoriousness, illicit activities, and culture of Impunity. According to The Organized Crime Index, The Democratic Republic of Congo leads the criminality ranking followed by Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Libya. While the government and different regional bodies are trying as much to quell the rate of criminality in these countries. The gangs and criminal phenomenon in Africa however stems from numerous multifaceted issues such as poverty, unemployment, and political instability. So this article we shall be shedding light on the 10 most dangerous gangs in Africa, their activities, and factors that contribute to their rise.
1. Mungiki (Kenya)
Mungiki is a notorious gang and secretive criminal organization that originated in Kenya, gaining prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group initially presented itself as a socio-political movement to promote traditional Kikuyu values and resist the perceived marginalization of the Kikuyu community. However, over time, Mungiki evolved into a criminal enterprise involved in various illegal activities, including extortion, racketeering, and violence.
The organization has been implicated in numerous acts of violence, including political unrest, ethnic clashes, and brutal attacks on enemies or rival gangs. They have also been accused of engaging in human trafficking, drug trade, and other organized criminal enterprises, making them a significant security concern for Kenyan authorities. While the Kenyan government has taken various measures to combat the influence of Mungiki, the nature of the group’s operation has made it challenging to eradicate
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Top 10 Most Dangerous Gangs In Africa
January 25, 2024 Egbeyemi Olawale
Organized crime in Africa is at an all-time high, thanks to the most dangerous gangs on the continent, who are known for their notoriousness, illicit activities, and culture of Impunity. According to The Organized Crime Index, The Democratic Republic of Congo leads the criminality ranking followed by Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Libya. While the government and different regional bodies are trying as much to quell the rate of criminality in these countries. The gangs and criminal phenomenon in Africa however stems from numerous multifaceted issues such as poverty, unemployment, and political instability. So this article we shall be shedding light on the 10 most dangerous gangs in Africa, their activities, and factors that contribute to their rise.

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1. Mungiki (Kenya)
Mungiki is a notorious gang and secretive criminal organization that originated in Kenya, gaining prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group initially presented itself as a socio-political movement to promote traditional Kikuyu values and resist the perceived marginalization of the Kikuyu community. However, over time, Mungiki evolved into a criminal enterprise involved in various illegal activities, including extortion, racketeering, and violence.

The organization has been implicated in numerous acts of violence, including political unrest, ethnic clashes, and brutal attacks on enemies or rival gangs. They have also been accused of engaging in human trafficking, drug trade, and other organized criminal enterprises, making them a significant security concern for Kenyan authorities. While the Kenyan government has taken various measures to combat the influence of Mungiki, the nature of the group’s operation has made it challenging to eradicate

2. (Nigeria)
(Nigeria)

The , sometimes known as the Neo-Black Movement of Africa (NBM), is a secretive and highly organized confraternity that originated in Nigeria. The gang was established in 1976 at the University of Benin, the group initially presented itself as a social and humanitarian organization to foster unity among Nigerian students and promote positive values. However, over time, the evolved into a notorious criminal organization involved in various illicit activities, including violence, racketeering, and cybercrime.

The has been linked to numerous acts of violence, including clashes with rival groups and involvement in political thuggery. They have also expanded their influence beyond university campuses, infiltrating various sectors of society and engaging in human trafficking, drug trade, and other forms of organized crime. The group is also notorious for its distinct rituals, symbols, and modes of identification. Members often wear black clothing adorned with an emblem consisting of an axe and a helmet.

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3. Numbers Gang (South Africa)
The Numbers Gang, also known as the Numbers, 26s, or 28s, is a notorious and highly structured prison gang that originated in the South African penal system. Established in the mid-20th century, the Numbers Gang has earned a fearsome reputation for its strict code of conduct, intricate hierarchy, and involvement in various criminal activities both inside and outside prison walls. These activities include drug trafficking, extortion, racketeering, and violent crimes.

Members of the Numbers Gang are known for marking their bodies with tattoos that reflect their gang affiliation, rank, and personal history. They also contribute to the perpetuation of violence and crime in South Africa, posing a significant threat to both the incarcerated population and society at large. Efforts to combat the influence of the Numbers Gang have proven challenging due to its secretive nature and the difficulty of dismantling the entrenched structures within the prison system.

4. Mocro-Maffia (Morroco)
The Mocro-Mafia is a criminal network of numerous organized crime groups with Moroccan origins, engaged in criminal activities across Europe and Northern Africa. The group in various illicit activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime. They are also considered one of the most dangerous gangs in Africa, thanks to their culture of impunity, complex network of connections, and illicit activities beyond national borders.

The Mocro-Maffia gained attention due to high-profile criminal incidents associated with the groups in Europe. Some of these incidents include assassinations, shootings, and turf wars among rival criminal groups. The dynamics of these criminal organizations are influenced by factors such as the drug trade, territorial disputes, and social issues within the communities involved. Efforts to combat the Mocro-Maffia have been challenging due to the adaptability and resilience of these criminal networks.

5. Panya Road (Tanzania)
Panya Road (Tanzania)

The Panya Road is a chaotic group of youths known for causing mayhem in Tanzania, especially in the Capital City of Dares Salaam. The gang which started as a group of street urchins has grown to be one of the most dangerous gangs in Africa. According to information received from police during interviews, Panya Road members at the inception were essentially teenage armed gang groups with shared values and knowledge, normally, holding machetes and knives.
Like every group of organized crime, Panya Road members are also involved in numerous acts of violence, including political unrest, ethnic clashes, and brutal attacks on enemies or rival gangs. They have also been accused of engaging in human trafficking, drug trade, and other organized criminal enterprises, making them a significant security concern for Tanzanian authorities. A local report reveals that the Tanzania police are tackling the gang’s menace head-on, regardless of the consequences.

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6. Xarardheere Pirates (Somalia)
Xarardheere Pirates is a Somali piracy group notorious for operating in the Indian Ocean. Their name “Xarardheere” is the name of a a coastal town in the Mudug region of Somalia, which serves as the base of their operations. These Somali pirates were known for hijacking commercial vessels, demanding ransoms for the release of ships and crew, and engaging in other illicit activities.

7. Hard Living (South Africa)
The Hard Livings gang is a well-known gang in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape region. They are considered by many one of the most dangerous gangs in Africa. The gang originated in the 1970s in Cape Town, as a response to socio-economic challenges faced by residents in the area. They were then involved in drug distribution, however as their distribution network grew, they evolved into a structured criminal organization involved in a wide range of criminal activities.

Like many gangs, the Hard Livings are involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, robbery, and acts of violence. The gang has been known to control certain territories within Cape Town and engage in conflicts with rival gangs. These conflicts and activities have had a significant impact on the communities where these gangs operate. Innocent residents often become victims of violence, and the presence of gangs contributes to a cycle of crime and fear.

8. Zaraguinas (Central African Republic)
Zaraguinas (Central African Republic)

Zaraguinas is a loosely organized criminal gang in the Central African Republic. According to Human Rights Watch, the group over the years has constituted the single greatest threat to civilians in the north of the country. According to the same report, the goals of the group are purely criminal and decitful tactical such that include hostage-taking, car jacking human and drug trafficking. They are reports of Zaraguinas have killing hostages when ransom demands were not met.

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The United Nations estimated that 197,200 people in the north of the country had been displaced due to insecurity, in many cases zaraguina attacks. Zaraguina activities have had a deleterious impact on humanitarian operations in the north of the country, with private transporters contracted by the UN to deliver aid supplies frequently fired upon. Efforts to combat Zaraguinas by the Reepublic’s governement have been challenging due to the adaptability and resilience of these criminal group.

9. Mai-Mai Militias (DRC)
Mai-Mai is a community-based militia group active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that was formed to defend local communities and territory against other armed groups, particularly the invasion of Rwandan forces and Rwanda-affiliated Congolese rebel groups, They have howevr evolved into ne of the most dangerous gangs in Africa exploiting the war to their own advantage by looting, cattle rustling or banditry.

Members of the group typically include armed forces led by warlords, traditional tribal elders, village heads and politically motivated resistance fighters. The group over time have gotten themselves in the conflicts occuring in the Rwanda- Congo region. They have were reported as one of the most powerful forces in the second Congo war, and have been accussed by numerous international and local bodies of war crimes including mass rape and unjustified murders.

10. Les Microbes (Cameroon)
Les Microbes is a criminal gang known for spreading terror in different towns and cities in cameroon. According to local reports, memeber of the groups are usuallya armed with Knives, Cutlasses, blades, stick and other dangerous weapons, when stormed neigbourhood in thier large number, attacking anyone they meet on their way, destroying and looting properties. Thanks to thier method of operation, Les Microbes has gained reputation as one of the most dangerous gangs in Africa.

The Group made their first appearance in 2019 few months after 89-year-old President Paul Biya was re-elected for a seventh term in a controversial election, that sparked protests both in Cameroon and the diaspora. The group in response to the controversial election began carry out constant assault on Douala citizens. While they are numerous accusation of the complicity of the authority in the activities of Les Microbes, the governement have also made effort to curb the activities of the gang.

Ok oo

Where’s VK,Birds n the rest of them gangs ?
The black man just loves to be a gster starting from the Americans. But what’s life as a man without being tough?



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