Despite the continent's abundance of natural resources, such as gold, diamonds, copper, iron ore, steel, and others, as well as its perfect climate for growing coffee, Africa remains one of the world's poorest continents, with nearly one in two citizens living below the poverty line in the sub-Saharan states, according to Emmanuel Katto. meals poverty may result from people's inability to afford healthful meals under such circumstances. Malnutrition and other related health issues may have a lasting effect on African society.