For decades, natural resource wealth has been viewed as one of the key pillars of development for African nations. However, in many countries, these resources have instead become sources of...
Dar es Salaam. For decades, natural resource wealth has been viewed as one of the key pillars of development for African nations.
However, in many countries, these resources have instead become sources of conflict, political instability, and tensions between citizens and governments.
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