Somalia ranks as the world's most corrupt country amid ongoing security threats

Somalia is currently ranked as the most corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International, with a score of 11 out of 100. This is an improvement from a score of eight a decade ago, but corruption remains deeply entrenched. The country has faced decades of chaos since the collapse of its central government in 1991. Warlords and militias have created a power vacuum, leading to a patronage-based system that prioritizes clan loyalty over national interests. Security threats persist, with high risks of terrorism and kidnapping, particularly from the group Al Shabaab. The humanitarian situation is dire, with many displaced people and overpopulated refugee camps, exacerbating crime and instability.