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Which African Country Has the Most Professional Police Service?

© Photo Police Nationale du Burkina FasoAudience log of the Burkinabe Director General of the National Police (DGPN): The director general of the Prison Administration (DGAP) visiting the director general of the National Police.
Audience log of the Burkinabe Director General of the National Police (DGPN): The director general of
the Prison Administration (DGAP) visiting the director general of the National Police. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 07.02.2024
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Polling service Afrobarometer has held a pan-African survey on law enforcement in 39 African countries.
Burkina Faso tops the list of Africa's most professional and efficient police forces, according to a survey.
Here is the top 10, which takes into account the police's professionalism and respect for human rights. It was compiled on the basis of public opinion.
1.
Burkina Faso (58%)
2.
Morocco (57%)
3.
Niger (55%)
4.
Benin (54%)
5.
Mali (54%)
6.
Senegal (50%)
7.
Tanzania (45%)
8.
Madagascar (44%)
9.
Mauritania (43%)
10.
Mauritius (42%)
The majority of Burkinabe citizens said that their police "often" or "always" behave professionally and respect the rights of all citizens. Furthermore, 77% of respondents also said it was "easy" for them to get the police assistance they needed during 2023.
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