Who profits from Africa’s gold?

African governments are pushing for greater control over gold profits, but the wealth from the continent's rich deposits continues flowing to foreign corporations and investors. According to Al Jazeera, this gap between owning the resource and capturing its value reveals a persistent challenge in African economic development. Governments are increasingly renegotiating terms with mining companies to secure larger shares of revenues and ensure their gold actually benefits local economies.

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