Kinshasa is one of the poorest cities in all of Africa. Population: 17.0 million One of the poorest nations in Africa and the world, the rich are concentrated in Gombe, the city’s economic strength.

The poorest countries, as measured by GDP per capita, tend to be located in regions with ongoing conflicts, historical disadvantages, or limited access to natural resources.

Here are the poorest countries in Africa based on GDP and GNI per capita. Africa’s economic growth has been downgraded by the AfDB amid global shocks.

A top official from a UN agency has stressed the importance of Tokyo's continued support for Africa, as Western nations are ...