This section will highlight the top 10 poorest countries in Africa based on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. Nigeria, located in West Africa, is the most populous country in Africa ...

Most of the poorest nations in Africa do not have effective ... “redirecting” aid from the West and “taxing” whatever the country’s immature industries produce on their own.

Out of the 23 poorest countries in the world, 19 are located in Africa, according to an analysis by the Global Finance Magazine. Based on data from the IMF, the magazine ranked the world's ...

Colonialism officially ended decades ago, but its effects are still felt in some African countries in form of colonial tax — a system where former French colonies pay money to France.

The United Nations lists 48 nations as Least Developed Countries - 34 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa. "Despite the distinct needs of LDC's, the poorest countries have not been prioritised by ...