The Paradox of Poverty in Africa

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What percentage of the world's cobalt does Africa possess?

  • 70%
  • 50%
  • 90% (correct)
  • 33%

In 2007, what was the percentage increase in Africa's food import bills compared to 2002?

  • 25%
  • 75%
  • 115% (correct)
  • 45%

How much did African governments spend on weapons in 1985?

  • 2.2 billion dollars (correct)
  • 500 million dollars
  • 5 billion dollars
  • 1 billion dollars

What is the estimated percentage of Africa's hungry people out of the world's total hungry people?

<p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was mentioned to have a net worth of 1.5 billion in the text?

<p>Mobutu Sese Seko (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does Africa lose annually due to rampant corruption according to the text?

<p>$148 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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