Guinea-Bissau , fifth-poorest nation in the world , is called Africa 's first narco-state . Score: 6 At least nine Latin American drug cartels have set up bases in West Africa . West Africa has little law enforcement , making it easier for traffickers there . The cartels also have aligned themselves with terrorists , Harrigan said . More money can be made selling drugs to Europe than to the U.S. , officials say .
Guinea-Bissau , fifth-poorest nation in the world , is called Africa 's first narco-state . Score: 6 At least nine Latin American drug cartels have set up bases in West Africa . West Africa has little law enforcement , making it easier for traffickers there . More money can be made selling drugs to Europe than to the U.S. , officials say .