Analysis in brief: In a volatile continent, some African countries have achieved political stability that provides the foundation for national peace and prosperity. A ranking Africa’s five most-stable countries finds a commitment to citizen-driven democracy is the foundation for their success.
Political stability is valued by citizens who are fortunate to live in a country governed with that quality. It is also valued by the business sector of such a country, for upon a foundation of normalised peace, prosperity can take root. International bodies are likewise grateful for politically stable countries that provide a regional shield against neighbouring nations in conflict or political turmoil.
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