Based on a recent survey from the Africa Investment Index 2016 by the Quantum Global Research Lab, Botswana, Morocco and Egypt are the best African nations for foreign direct investment.

The index takes into account all 54 African nations. 

Diamonds make up one-quarter of Botswana's gross domestic product and one-third of their government revenue. Their per capita GDP is $17,000.

Morocco's foreign investment has increased 24 percent in May 2017 compared to May 2016. 

Egypt was ranked after Botswana and Morocco. The country is enjoying foreign direct investment and an increase in their urban population.

Among the worst African locations were Somalia, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia and Madagascar.