COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD THAT ARE CORRUPT

ANGOLA

Angola underwent a 30 year civil war following its independence

that has left it as one of the poorest nations on Earth.

Ironically enough, it is actually quite wealthy in terms of

natural resources but due to high levels of corruption and

violence most of the population is displaced and poor.

GUINNEA-BISSAU

Once hailed as a model of development in Africa, this former Portuguese

colony quickly underwent a series of bloody military coups that left

the country in shambles.

HAITI

Although it was the first Caribbean state to gain its independence,

Decades of violence and conflict have left the country far behind its

neighbours in almost every measurable way.

VENEZUELA

Ever since the rise of populist leader Hugo Chavez, much of the

country’s people have descended into poverty. With a strong

authoritarian hold on the power and a critically weak economy, Venezuela

does not rank very high in measures of stability or transparency.

YEMEN

With the government being recently ousted, this country has largely

succumbed to turmoil and instability. Opposing rebel groups including

Al Qaeda are currently vying for power.

ERITREA

Ever since its bloody 30 year war with Ethiopia that eventually left it

independent, Eritrea has only been rivalled by North Korea in terms of

its secrecy. Foreign reporters or media members have been unable to

gain much access but allegations of significant human rights

abuses abound.

LIBYA

Ever since the fall of eccentric dictator Muammar Gaddafi, the country

has descended into a state of lawlessness with no functioning central

government and warring clans jostling for power.