Famine in Africa 2011 The Horn of Africa is suffering from the lowest rainfall in over 60 years. Over 11 million persons are affected by severe drought and food crisis conditions. The United Nations has stated that Somalia is experiencing “the most severe food crisis in the world today.” Causes of the Famine in Africa East Africa is facing the worst drought since the … [Read more...]
Poverty in Ethiopia
POVERTY IN ETHIOPIA Poverty in Ethiopia cannot be separated from the effects of climate change in the country. Ethiopia has the second largest poor population in Africa and it is the second poorest country in the world according to the New UNDP Human Development Multidimensional Poverty Index. More than 12 million people are chronically or at least periodically food … [Read more...]
Poverty in Uganda
POVERTY IN UGANDA The fight against poverty in Uganda has been ongoing. However, despite improvements registered in recent years, most people in Uganda continue to live in abject poverty. African Christian updates on Poverty in Africa The Ugandan government has made enormous progress in reducing poverty, slashing the countrywide incidence from 56 per cent of the population in … [Read more...]
Poverty in South Africa
POVERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA Poverty in South Africa cannot be separated from the effect of apartheid. Some blacks developed a psychological feeling of inferiority that was cultivated through the apartheid system. Steve Biko is regarded as the ‘father’ of the black consciousness movement (BCM) which has been credited with freeing Africans from the psychological inferiority … [Read more...]
Poverty in Kenya
POVERTY IN KENYA Kenya is one of the best economically developed countries in East Africa. It is an agricultural country with most of its parts experiencing favorable climate for farming. Kenya is also a country that has diverse natural resources. It therefore seems a paradox mentioning poverty in Kenya. Despite its wealth, a large number of Kenyans live below the poverty … [Read more...]