A recent report by Enact Africa, highlighted by the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025, shows that several African nations face significant influence from foreign criminal networks.
The data uses a scale from 0 to 9, with 9 indicating a very strong influence.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic top the list with a measure of 9.0, reflecting extremely high activity by foreign criminal actors.
Sudan, South Sudan, and Benin follow with a score of 8.0, indicating high levels of organised crime influence. Mozambique, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Togo each recorded a 7.5, signalling a moderate-to-high impact.
The figures demonstrate how external criminal networks, alongside domestic actors, shape the security landscape across Africa.
They affect governance, trade, and development, increasing risks for both citizens and local economies.
The report emphasises that organised crime is not limited to traditional smuggling or trafficking; it spans multiple sectors, including financial crimes, corruption, and illicit resource exploitation.
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