Hello everyone, Welcome back to another exciting video, in this video we shall be counting down All the countries in Africa ranking them from worst to best. We shall be using the Human Development Index as our yardstick since it encompasses all the aspect of development including standard of living and level of development of the majority of the people and country and not just a selected few. With that out of the way, let’s get started. 54. Somalia – HDI - 0.361 Somalia is one country that has been through a lot from civil wars, to bad governance which has plunge the country into poverty and misery making it one of the least desirable countries in Africa. 53. South Sudan – HDI – 0.385 South Sudan has faced significant challenges since gaining independence in 2011, including conflict, political instability, economic crisis, and humanitarian emergencies. The country has also struggled with issues such as poverty, corruption, weak governance, and limited infrastructure and social services. These challenges have had a significant impact on the well- being and livelihoods of the South Sudanese people. 52 chad – HDI – 0.394 The southern region of Chad has faced significant challenges, including conflict, displacement, and humanitarian emergencies. The region is also affected by poverty, limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education, and environmental degradation. These challenges have had a significant impact on the well-being and livelihoods of the people in southern Chad. 51. Niger – HDI – 0.400 Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, with significant challenges related to poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education. The country is also affected by environmental degradation, including desertification and deforestation, which exacerbates its already precarious situation. Political instability and conflict in neighboring countries also pose a threat to Niger's security and development. 50. Central Africa Republic – HDI – 0.404 Located in the Heart of Africa, The CAR is one of those countries that has been marked by drought and food shortages. The level of Education in this country is extremely low which is one of the reasons for its poor development.