Africa Is Rich in Diamonds but Still Remains Poor

For months now, Africa's rough diamonds have been increasing in value but the sale proceeds do not reach the people. Instead, they benefit metropolitan elites and the mine companies, which are usually foreign-owned, writes Deutsche Welle.

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Africa is rich in mineral resources such as diamonds.

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