🌍 Africa Jun 30, 2026 · Noah Bennett

Africa’s natural resources and their global significance

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IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Africa’s natural resources and their global significance are undeniable: the continent spans roughly 11.7 million sq miles (about one‑fifth of the world’s land) and holds about 30% of global mineral reserves, 12% of oil and 8% of natural gas, making it a strategic source of raw materials for the global economy. [...]

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