How Rich Is Africa? Uncovering the Untapped Wealth of a Continent Africa is often portrayed through a narrow lens—poverty, conflict, and underdevelopment. But this image hides a larger truth: Africa is incredibly rich , not only in natural resources but also in human capital , cultural wealth , and economic potential . So, how rich is Africa, really?The answer may surprise you. Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Treasure Chest Africa holds more than 30% of the world's known mineral reserves . That includes: Gold : Africa is home to major gold producers like South Africa, Ghana, and Mali. Diamonds : Botswana, Angola, and the DRC hold some of the largest diamond reserves. Oil and Gas : Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria lead the continent’s massive petroleum industry. Cobalt and Lithium : The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is crucial to global tech as it produces over 70% of the world's cobalt —vital for electric car batteries. In fact, Africa's untapped mineral wealth...
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