Who profits from Africa’s gold?
- Johannesburg, South Africa – Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of the Malian Empire, often comes to mind whenever African gold enters the conversation.
- Renowned for his immense wealth, he is often described as the richest man in history, largely due to the vast gold resources of his empire.
- Yet centuries after Mansa Musa’s reign, Africa’s relationship with gold remains paradoxical.
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- Johannesburg, South Africa – Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of the Malian Empire, often comes to mind whenever African gold enters the conversation.
- Renowned for his immense wealth, he is often described as the richest man in history, largely due to the vast gold resources of his empire.
- Yet centuries after Mansa Musa’s reign, Africa’s relationship with gold remains paradoxical.
Sources: Al Jazeera