France, April 9 -- While much of the world has left capital punishment behind, the most recent report by Amnesty International shows executions last year reached their highest level globally in almost a decade, while a number of African nations are considering reintroducing the death penalty.

A surge in executions, as reported by Amnesty International, has renewed debate over the death penalty - particularly in African nations including Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where governments are considering reintroducing capital punishment.

Human rights advocates warn this move could reverse years of progress in regions already grappling with fragile justice systems.

According to Amnesty International's 2024 report, relea...