Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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For decades, Africa's vast mineral resources have been viewed as a major source of untapped economic potential. But policy analyst Bright Simons argues that some of the most repeated claims about the continent's resource wealth may not be supported by the data. Simons explains why relying on unverified narratives could weaken Africa's position in global resource negotiations.

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