The most corrupt countries in Africa, ranked based on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International: Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries in Africa:

1. Somalia: With a CPI score of 12, Somalia is plagued by civil war, terrorism, and political instability, allowing corruption to flourish in many areas of society.

2. South Sudan: Having a CPI score of 13, South Sudan struggles with corruption and civil war, with public officials often embezzling public funds for personal gain.

3. Burundi: With a CPI score of 17, Burundi faces widespread corruption, with public officials often embezzling public funds for personal gain.

4. Libya: Libya's CPI score is 18, with corruption pervasive in the country, fueled by the lack of government control and stability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime.

5. Equatorial Guinea: With a CPI score of 17, Equatorial Guinea is one of Africa's wealthiest countries, but corruption is rampant, with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and his family accused of amassing vast wealth through corrupt means.

6. Democratic Republic of Congo: The DRC has a CPI score of 20, with corruption widespread in the country, particularly in the mining industry.

7. Chad: With a CPI score of 20, Chad struggles with corruption, particularly in the oil sector, with public officials often misusing public funds for personal gain.

8. Sudan: Sudan's CPI score is 16, with corruption pervasive in the country, fueled by decades of conflict and instability.

9. Comoros: Comoros has a CPI score of 25 (though some sources list it as 20), with corruption widespread in the country, particularly in the judiciary and public procurement.

10. Guinea Bissau: With a CPI score of 21, Guinea Bissau faces significant corruption challenges, with public officials often embezzling public funds for personal gain.

Some other countries in Africa that rank high in corruption include(https://nairobilawmonthly.com/20-most-corrupt-countries-in-africa-according-to-the-latest-corruption-index-study/):

- Côte d'Ivoire: With a CPI score of 35 (2019)

- Liberia: With a CPI score of 28 (2019)

- Kenya: With a CPI score of 28 (2019)

- Mozambique: With a CPI score of 26 (2020)

- Nigeria: With corruption being a persistent problem, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.