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Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Posted: January 10th, 2016

Historically, Sub-Saharan Africa has been most known for poverty, hunger, corruption, and violence.  Alongside this message, the image of a rising, or aspiring, Africa has recently emerged, as many Sub-Saharan African countries are becoming known for their vast resources and growing business opportunities. 

How did this continent, once known primarily for poverty and epidemics, become one of the fastest growing regions in the world?  Rwanda, South Africa, and Somalia—three countries that were highly publicized in the 90s—have followed drastically different paths over the last few decades.  Each country, however, highlights the pull between budding opportunities and persistent challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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