After decades of military rule, Nigeria faces many challenges, including a weakened economy, a rapidly growing population, and the continued brutality of Fulani militants and Boko Haram. Currently, 80 million Nigerians live below the poverty line and suffer from high...
The Central African Republic (CAR) has a history marked by political instability and corruption and is one of the poorest countries in the world — 71 percent of the people live below the poverty line. Residents face an unstable political situation, and many deal with...
Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over one million people facing extreme hunger. Most of the population lives in rural areas and relies on agriculture to make a living, and many families are still healing from the acts of genocide that took...
The Southeast Asian country of Thailand has seen substantial economic growth over the past few decades. However, extreme poverty remains a major issue, especially in rural areas, as over 4.5 million people live in great need. Coastal areas of Thailand frequently...
Russia is the largest country in the world and the ninth most populous. The country’s economy has taken a dramatic downturn in recent years because of widespread economic sanctions caused by the war. Rising prices are beginning to affect Russian civilians. Even...