The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

The devaluation of the Naira against the dollar has plunged Nigerians into a deep socio-economic crisis. The price of basic foodstuffs can double or even triple in the same day. While 98 million Nigerians were already living in extreme poverty in recent years, this figure could explode by 2024 if…

More than half of the country’s forestry is in community and Indigenous hands – and from CO2 absorption to reducing poverty the results are impressive

South Africa reflects on 30 years of freedom post-apartheid, facing challenges of inequality and disillusionment. The country grapples with poverty, unempl...

The Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee warn that unemployment benefits are still too low

Mona Hanna-Attisha launched a program to provide funds during a newborn’s first year – and wants to replicate it across the country

Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis

MP for Birkenhead for 40 years and former Labour minister who was asked to ‘think the unthinkable’ about welfare reform

JP Morgan Chase CEO praises Prime Minister Modi for lifting 400 million out of poverty and implementing reforms in India.

Mississippi lawmakers are discussing Medicaid expansion, facing challenges in reaching a compromise for low-income residents.