Letters to the Editor Africa’s natural resources should be tapped with minimal outside help November 15, 2022 More than 2 years ago ...

International economic forces, a growing demand for natural resources, and widespread regional poverty are putting the forests, wildlife and freshwater areas of the Congo Basin at risk. Current ...

Africa is one of the most resource-rich continents in the world, holding 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, vast arable land, and abundant energy resources. These natural endowments present ...

Africa's contribution to global trade remains disproportionately low, accounting for less than 10 per cent of total trade. This isn't due to inferior product quality or lack of resources, but ...

Africa’s natural resources are generally considered as a medium for development and not a source of development. About 33% of food produced in Africa is lost after harvest, mostly due to poor handling ...

At least 11 African countries have taken dozens of loans worth billions of dollars secured with their natural resources since the 2000s, and China is by far the top source of funding through ...

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged African nations to take sovereign control of their natural resources by halting the export of raw minerals and prioritising ...

China’s appetite for Africa’s natural resources is fueled by the Asian giant’s expanding economic boom – a boom that makes it willing to invest not only in the extractive industries sector, but also ...

Africa holds some 99% of the world's chrome resources, 85% of its platinum, 70% of its tantalite, 68% of its cobalt and 54% of its gold. Africa has vast resources of timber and bauxite.