Africa's Lagging Development
U.S., European Subsidies Undercut African Farmers()
October 13, 2006 African governments have long complained that U.S. and European agricultural subsidies are undercutting African farmers. Western farm-support programs and cheap cotton dumped on the world market are impeding efforts to end Africa's cycle of poverty.
AIDS, Other Diseases Create Poverty Trap in Africa()
October 12, 2006 An estimated 2 million Africans die each year of AIDS, and 24 million are infected with HIV. Malaria, cholera and even polio are on the rise in Africa, all hampering social and economic development on the globe's most impoverished continent.
Under Dictator, Zimbabwe Slides into Chaos()
October 11, 2006 Poverty rates have fallen across much of the globe. But in sub-Saharan Africa, war and disease hamper development. Leaders who cling to power as their nations crumble are also to blame.
Solutions to Africa's Food Woes Remain Elusive()
October 10, 2006 Sub-Saharan Africa still doesn't produce enough food to feed its own people. Millions of Africans are chronically malnourished, and the region has become perennially dependent on international food aid. Experts say a solution to Africa's overall food problems is still a long way off.
'Why Are They Poor?'()
October 9, 2006 As developing nations in Asia and Latin America play a greater role in the world economy, Africa is at risk of being left behind -- even among Third World countries. Jason Beaubien attempts to get at some of the reasons behind this disparity.
Wars Hamper Social Progress Across Africa()
October 9, 2006 China, India and parts of Latin America have made headway recently in fighting poverty, disease and illiteracy. But social progress in Africa has lagged, hampered by persistent wars across the continent.
