Eritrea & Ethiopia

Still locked in a struggle over disputed land since their war at the start of the 21st century, these nations are among the two poorest in the world. While at odds politically, both nations struggle with famine in various regions, civil rights abuses, corruption, and poverty. There is little of interest to supervillains and criminal organizations, making it a relatively quiet place in the superhuman community.
Some tribal cultures and communities in southern Ethiopia until recently practice mingi, the killing of deformed or mutated individuals under the idea they were cursed. This practice was mostly banned in recent years, but some extremists still seek to identify and kill mutant children in particular, fearing their powers are a manifestation of evil spirits. Several nearvictims of this violent practice have been saved by Mr. Twist over the years. These extremists, dubbed “The Mingi” by a confused Western journalist, are often praised by but largely unaffiliated with various anti-mutant groups worldwide.

Type

Geopolitical, Country