The United Nations Development Programme's 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report shows that 1.1 billion of 6.3 billion people live in acute multidimensional poverty, and over half of them are children.

The report has also found that there tend to be much higher levels of poverty in conflict-affected settings.

Channel Africa's Mabu Boloka spoke to the Human Development Report Office's Chief Statistician at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Yanchun Zhang and the Director of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, Professor Sabina Alkire.

The United Nations Development Programme's 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report shows that 1.1 billion of 6.3 billion people live in acute multidimensional poverty, and over half of them are children.
The report has also found that there tend to be much higher levels of poverty in conflict-affected settings.
Channel Africa's Mabu Boloka spoke to the Human Development Report Office's Chief Statistician at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Yanchun Zhang and the Director of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, Professor Sabina Alkire.

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The 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index report shows that 1.1 billion of people live in acute poverty

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda reportedly opened late due to undelivered ballot papers and biometric machines not working. Despite an internet shutdown crowds gathered outside polling stations expressing concerns over the delays.

There is also reports of a heavy security presence in the capital Kampala. 

To give us the latest on what is happening, Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda reportedly opened late due to undelivered ballot papers and biometric machines not working. Despite an internet shutdown crowds gathered outside polling stations expressing concerns over the delays.
There is also reports of a heavy security presence in the capital Kampala.&nbsp;
To give us the latest on what is happening, Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Voting underway in Uganda to elect a new President

The recent government crackdown surrounding Uganda's elections, including the nationwide internet shutdown, has significantly disrupted communication, cross-border trade, and the movement of people and goods.

As a landlocked country, Uganda shares borders with South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, making regional interdependence unavoidable.

 To provide both a historical and current analysis of how Uganda's contested elections have affected its neighbours, regional analyst Omwega Areba, spoke to Lulu Gaboo from Kenya.

The recent government crackdown surrounding Uganda's elections, including the nationwide internet shutdown, has significantly disrupted communication, cross-border trade, and the movement of people and goods.
As a landlocked country, Uganda shares borders with South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, making regional interdependence unavoidable.
&nbsp;To provide both a historical and current analysis of how Uganda's contested elections have affected its neighbours, regional analyst Omwega Areba, spoke to Lulu Gaboo from Kenya.

Uganda’s poll turmoil hits neighbouring states

Amnesty International has urged  the Ugandan Government to lift internet restrictions as Ugandans cast their vote today.  

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda Non - Governmental Organisation Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sikula Oniala researcher Uganda and Tanzania at Amnesty International.

Amnesty International has urged &nbsp;the Ugandan Government to lift internet restrictions as Ugandans cast their vote today. &nbsp;
The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda Non - Governmental Organisation Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sikula Oniala researcher Uganda and Tanzania at Amnesty International.

The 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index report shows that 1.1 billion of people live in acute poverty

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