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BY Nduta Waweru, 1:06pm October 10, 2018,

Top five African countries that still hang criminals

by Nduta Waweru, 1:06pm October 10, 2018,

Top five African countries that still hang criminals

Photo: Daily Mail

Somalia

In 2017, Somalia executed 24 people, making it the African country with the highest executions in Africa. The East African country conducts its execution by firing squad, especially for capital crimes like treason, sabotage, desertion and mutiny. Other methods of execution such as stoning and hanging are usually used.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: October 10, 2018

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