Least developed countries
Countries that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development
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Niger
Niger became the first African country and the fifth country worldwide to eradicate onchocerciasis, according to the World Health Organization.
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| March 26 2025 |
South Sudan
Vice President Riek Machar was arrested on orders of President Salva Kiir, who claimed Machar had instigated and supported the White Army. The arrest violated the 2020 civil war ceasefire and was followed by mass sacking of Machar's supporters.
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| 2025 |
Cambodia
Cambodia is expected to be completely free of land mines.
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| 2025 |
Bhutan
Bhutan plans to expand its Bitcoin mining capacity to 600 megawatts through a partnership with Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed technology company.
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| 2025 |
Sudan
UN report projected that 30.4 million people in Sudan will need humanitarian aid due to the ongoing military conflict.
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| 2025 |
Chad
France handed over its last military base in Chad to the Chadian military, ending its military presence in the country that began in 1960.
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| 2025 |
Bangladesh
First unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, constructed with assistance from Rosatom, is expected to go into operation.
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| 2025 |
Tanzania
The government's goal is to increase electricity generation capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts.
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| March 8 2025 |
South Sudan
Sudan criticized South Sudan for allowing the UAE-built 'aggression base' disguised as a healthcare facility, alleging support for the RSF militia.
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| March 7 2025 |
South Sudan
The UAE inaugurated the 'Madhol Field Hospital' in Eastern Aweil, led by UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan.
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| 2025 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population estimated to have grown to approximately 111 million since 2000.
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| March 3 2025 |
Guinea-Bissau
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló contradicted his previous statement and announced he would run for a second term in November.
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| March 2025 |
South Sudan
Clashes between the Army and the rebel Nuer White Army in the town of Nasir resulted in dozens of deaths.
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| March 2025 |
South Sudan
President Salva Kiir invited a unit of Ugandan armed forces into South Sudan to help fight against the Nuer White Army.
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| February 14 2025 |
Sudan
UAE organizes the 'High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan' in Addis Ababa, which the Sudanese government condemns, accusing the UAE of using aid to improve its image.
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| January 26 2025 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda due to its support for the M23 rebels' Goma offensive. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the fighting, and hundreds of female inmates were reported raped and burned alive during a prison mass jailbreak.
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| January 21 2025 |
Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak, expressing confidence in the country's ability to manage the situation and implementing measures to contain the virus's spread.
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| January 19 2025 |
Myanmar
ASEAN issues a statement urging Myanmar's military government to prioritize ceasefire, allow humanitarian access, and end hostilities.
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| January 12 2025 |
São Tomé and Príncipe
Américo Ramos was appointed as the new prime minister, succeeding Ilza Amado Vaz.
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| January 2025 |
Burundi
Burundi deployed thousands of soldiers to assist the Congolese army in South Kivu following the fall of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid rising tensions with Rwanda and concerns of a potential regional war.
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| January 9 2025 |
São Tomé and Príncipe
Ilza Amado Vaz briefly served as prime minister, succeeding Patrice Trovoada.
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| 2024 |
Niger
Niger was ranked 137th in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Myanmar
Myanmar was ranked 125th in the Global Innovation Index, indicating its current standing in global innovation metrics.
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| 2024 |
Ethiopia
Ethiopia ranked 102nd out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, with a score of 26.2, signifying a serious level of hunger in the nation.
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| 2024 |
Ethiopia
Ethiopia ranked 130th in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Ethiopia
Merawi massacre occurred in Amhara Region, resulting in 50 to 100 resident deaths, as part of ongoing conflict involving ENDF troops and local militias.
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| 2024 |
Ethiopia
Ethiopia became a full member of BRICS, expanding its international economic partnerships.
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| 2024 |
Cambodia
Cambodia was ranked 103rd in the Global Innovation Index, reflecting its ongoing efforts in science and technology development.
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| 2024 |
Cambodia
Following the Senate election, Hun Sen becomes president of the Senate, maintaining significant political power.
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| 2024 |
Senegal
Senegal was ranked 92nd in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Senegal
Ranked 68th in global electoral democracy and 10th in African electoral democracy according to the V-Dem Democracy Indices.
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| 2024 | Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania met the LDC graduation criteria for the first time. |
| 2024 | Ten or more countries were expected to graduate from Least Developed Country status. |
| 2024 | By this year, eight countries had graduated from the Least Developed Countries list, indicating progress in socioeconomic development. |
| 2024 |
Madagascar
Madagascar's population estimated at 32 million, reflecting significant population growth since 1900, with an annual growth rate of approximately 2.4%.
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| 2024 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde was ranked 90th in the Global Innovation Index, indicating its ongoing efforts to improve technological and research capabilities.
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| 2024 |
Cape Verde
Daniel Varela de Pina became the first Cape Verdean to win a medal at the Olympic Games.
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| 2024 |
Mauritania
Filming of The Grand Tour took place in Mauritania.
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| 2024 |
Mauritania
Mauritania was ranked 126th out of 139 countries in the Global Innovation Index, indicating its current educational and innovation landscape.
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| 2024 |
Laos
Laos was ranked 111th in the Global Innovation Index, reflecting the country's current standing in global innovation metrics.
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| 2024 |
Eritrea
Dawit Isaak was awarded the Edelstam Prize, drawing international attention to his prolonged imprisonment and Eritrea's press freedom issues.
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| 2024 |
Burundi
Burundi was ranked 127th in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Chad
Chad ended its military cooperation agreement with France, terminating a long-standing security partnership.
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| 2024 |
Central African Republic
Ranked 119th out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, with a score of 31.5.
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| 2024 |
Chad
Chad ranked 125th out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, with a score of 36.4, highlighting significant challenges in food security and nutrition.
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| 2024 |
Bangladesh
Bangladesh national under-19 cricket team won the U-19 Asia Cup again.
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| 2024 |
Bangladesh
Bangladesh women's national football team won the SAFF Women's Championship again.
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| 2024 |
Zambia
Zambia was ranked 116th in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Tanzania
Tanzania's ranking in the Global Innovation Index dropped to 120th, indicating challenges in innovation and technological development.
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