Several African countries recorded high human smuggling activity in 2025, with Libya topping the list, according to the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 by Enact Africa. The report highlights that North, East, and parts of West Africa continue to face serious human smuggling challenges. While human smuggling has increased every year since 2019, the pace slowed in 2025 due to a sharp drop in irregular migrants travelling beyond Africa. The Index also highlights the close link between human smuggling and human trafficking, with a correlation of 0.68. Libya remains a notorious hotspot, scoring 8.50 for human trafficking, among the highest in the continent.