The real reaason is capitalism for the 80% of the countries wealth being owned by the 20% the definition of a rich country is not Amuricaa but bhutan a rather small country in Asia which does not allow the use or the importation of Tobbaco in their country love for your people is the antidote for the disease we call Poverty.
Duuuh hv wa afrika 2nakwamia wap aseeeila masikini wa marekani sio sawa na sisi masikini wa huku tandahimba.....
Do not forget the abundant of shelters and soup kitchens all over the US.they are also striving under US$ 2.
Also do not forget the hobos who are languishing around the big cities of US.
The poorest of US is the middle class of Africa.