The Paradox of Poverty in Africa

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

90%

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

115%

How much did African governments spend on weapons in 1985?

2.2 billion dollars

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

25%

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

Mobutu Sese Seko

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

$148 billion

Explore the paradoxical nature of poverty in Africa despite its abundance of natural resources. Learn about the statistics showcasing Africa's share of global land surfaces and various natural resources like cobalt, gold, platinum, and more.

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