Sierra Leone: No Pot of Gold for Locals as China Mines in the Country

Masumbiri — Like many African countries, Sierra Leone has courted foreign companies which pay governments big fees for mining rights, while locals often feel they have no say nor benefit

When the Chinese gold miners came to Masumbiri town in northern Sierra Leone, everyone lined up for jobs.

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