With that being said, Cameroon is still currently facing a great deal of political, social, and economic issues. Equality, human rights violations, and political corruption all come into conversation when discussing issues with Cameroon. But, it seems as if the most significant problem being faced by Cameroon in the 21st century is their eye opening poverty levels. Unemployment rates in Cameroon have hovered around 40-50%, which is unheard of in any American, European, or Asian nations. This also means that over 50% of Cameroon's citizens are living below the poverty line. (http://www.africaw.com/major-problems-facing-cameroon-today) These astounding levels of poverty in Cameroon are taking a toll on the living conditions and morale of the vast majority of the people of Cameroon. With this much poverty, the human rights staples of food, water, and shelter, something all humans should naturally be granted, are put in serious jeopardy. Although some are in hunter-gatherer tribes that are self-reliant for food, the over five million people that live in big cities or suburbs struggle to afford food because of this growing problem.
From the evidence I have gathered on this issue, I think it is fair to say that the blame for the poverty levels and poor living conditions falls in the hands of the overwhelming greed and political corruption present in Cameroon. If these corrupt political sharks stealing from their own people weren't in power and people of morality, common sense, and political competency were in power, I believe these underprivileged people would have a much better chance at a prosperous life.
Cameroon's living conditions and economic standing give them the extremely undesirable title as one of the poorest nations in the world. With unemployment so high and wages so low, it is nearly impossible to be prosperous or successful. And unless action is taken to right the ship of extreme political corruption in this troubled nation, this problem will only continue to progress. This is why poverty and unemployment are the most troubling issues facing the brave, yet troubled nation of Cameroon.
SOURCES:
http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/wwf_offices/cameroon/environmental_problems_cameroon/
http://www.africaw.com/major-problems-facing-cameroon-today
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