Africa is the target of resource grabs by foreign powers that have remained active in the continent despite the end of formal colonialism. Natural resources are under threat from other forces as well.

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Africa is also home to 60% of the world’s underutilized arable land and has vast timber resources. The idea that these abundant natural resources can be the driver for an industrial revolution ...

Find out more: How Africa’s resources fuel the world. This year’s Africa Progress Report, “Equity in Extractives: Stewarding Africa’s natural resources for all,” recommends policies so ...

Mapping Africa’s natural resources. Nearly half the world’s gold and one-third of all minerals are in Africa. Here’s a look at the resources African countries have.

Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade relations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting ...

Current status and trends in China-Africa cooperation. According to the Chinese Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, there were 158 minerals with identified resources and reserves in China in 2004.

It does not seek to rely on Africa’s abundance of natural resources to build Africa from the bottom up. The pre-requisite of good governance, democracy and peace is an ideal.

Africa is also home to 60% of the world’s underutilized arable land and has vast timber resources. The idea that these abundant natural resources can be the driver for an industrial revolution ...