Africa's Trillion-Dollar Question: Why are we not rich?

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In Ghana, 77 Percenters tackle the legacy of colonialism, corruption, and who really benefits from gold, oil, and cocoa. In Botswana, young graduates face an uncertain future as the diamond industry that once fueled prosperity slows down. In Zimbabwe, leaders hope a new lithium processing plant can finally keep more value and jobs on African soil. From gold and diamonds to lithium and other critical minerals, Africa's vast riches are helping power the global economy. But the real question remains: If Africa is so rich, why are so many Africans still struggling?