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1. Mauritius: With a national cost of violence totaling U.S. $961 billion, Mauritius remains the most-peaceful democratic state in Africa, ranking 25th out of 162 above the likes of Argentina and the United States. On issues of society and security, the African state scored 2 points out of a total of 5 with a full distinction for its management of internal security.