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Equatorial Guinea: Why Poverty Plagues a High-Income Nation
allAfrica, 26 January 2017
The African Union's discussions about poverty have never focused on Equatorial Guinea, a small but oil-rich country boasting the highest per capita income on the continent. But… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Why Poverty Plagues a High-Income Nation
The extreme case of Equatorial Guinea shows that neither the African Union nor anyone else can eradicate poverty and promote inclusive growth without tackling corruption, writes Daniel Bekele, senior director for Africa Advocacy at Human Rights Watch.
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