AFRICA'S TREASURES: A TALE OF GOLD RUSH GLORY AND DECLINE

From the lush rainforests of West Africa to the arid deserts of southern Africa, gold has lured fortunes and fostered tension for centuries. The continent's treasured reserves have fueled booms and busts, shaping nations and leaving a complex legacy in their wake. For every tale of millionaire miners, there are countless stories of exploitation, wh