COUNTRIES THAT ARE INSTABLE

YEMEN

The poorest country in the Middle East, constant civil tensions

have led to it once again becoming a battle ground between

various factions.

AFGHANISTAN

Having suffered through some of the worst conflicts in modern

history, Afghanistan’s economy and infrastructure are in ruins

and many of its people are refugees.

CHAD

Rich in gold and uranium, Africa’s fifth largest state suffers from

lack of infrastructure and constant armed conflict.

SUDAN

Not faring much better than its southern counterpart, Sudan has

long been beset by civil war and conflict, one of the most

well-known being the Darfur region in the west.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

In spite of a peace deal that ended Africa’s World War and the

formation of a transitional government in 2003, vast swaths of

the country are still embroiled in sectarian violence and conflict.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Ever since its independence from France in 1960 the Central

African Republic has been a hotbed of violence and turmoil.

The UN has described it as being in a state of permanent crisis.

SOMALIA

After nearly two decades of anarchy, an internationally backed

government was implemented in 2012. There are still huge

strides to make, however, as conflict and natural disasters

have left the region decimated.

SOUTH SUDAN

After breaking off from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan quickly fell into

civil conflict. Although it is rich in natural resources, violence and

turmoil have left it as one of Africa’s least developed nations.