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Why do some African countries still have the death penalty?

Tainã Mansani
October 9, 2023

Egypt carried out the highest number of executions in Africa in 2022, according to Amnesty International. The organization reported 883 executions in 20 countries in the same year, marking a 53% increase since 2021. DW examines the current situation in Africa.

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