9Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, faces high levels of poverty due to political instability, limited natural resources, and a weak economy.

Many residents depend on agriculture, which is insufficient to lift them out of poverty due to frequent droughts. In Ouagadougou, unemployment and illiteracy are common, and the city’s infrastructure is underdeveloped, making life difficult for its residents.