Recent wars in Somalia, Sudan, the Congo, Rwanda and many other countries across Africa have ravaged the land, ransacked the cities, and run-off the people. Refugees flee their home counties in the midst of these wars only to find themselves in refugee camps in surrounding countries.
Traditionally, tribal conflict between rival tribes led to a cycle of revenge and violence. These conflicts are all too common, even today.
Crime
South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world. For years, South Africa was ruled by whites who forced the blacks to live according to strict unfair rules of apartness. The system was called "apartheid." Because of the unfair system, South Africa suffered a lot of crime.
When apartheid ended in 1994, many hoped that the crime would decrease. However, the number of violent crimes has actually gone up.
