Instant Alert: 8 charts and maps that show Africa's incredible leaps in health, finance, and politics

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   8 charts and maps that show Africa's incredible leaps in health, finance, and politics by Chris Weller on Jan 16, 2018, 10:55 AM Advertisement President Donald Trump reportedly asked in a meeting last week why the United States accepts immigrants from "shithole countries," such as Haiti and nations in Africa. The comment drew fierce ire from politicians and advocacy groups, including the African Union, who demanded Trump retract the statement. Shortly after Trump's comment, Max Roser at Our World in Data compiled charts and maps that show how much progress African countries have made in health, economics, and politics over the past several decades. Take a look. SEE ALSO: Bill Gates reveals how he decides where to spend his billions Over the last 35 years, the rate of child death in African nations has plunged, thanks largely to early health interventions. As kids continue to live longer, their educational opportunities have grown. Many more kids in 2010 were gaining a decade or more of schooling compared to those 60 years prior. Relatedly, more people than ever are gaining the ability to read. Compared to past generations, some countries have gone from under 10% literacy to nearly 100%. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011