A new report by the World Bank paints an alarming picture: Around 700 million people, or 8.5 percent of the global population, are enduring extreme poverty, and 3.5 billion people live in pathetic conditions. The Covid-19 exacerbated these conditions, halting progress and increasing fragility.
Sub-Saharan Africa, home to 16 percent of the world's population, accounts for 67 percent of those in extreme poverty.
