Average annual number of violent protests in Africa 2010-2021, by country
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.