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Africa’s Minerals, Africa’s Future: Breaking the Colonial Cycle of Extraction

Africa’s Minerals, Africa’s Future: Breaking the Colonial Cycle of Extraction

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Africa’s Minerals, Africa’s Future: Breaking the Colonial Cycle of Extraction"The extractivist economy is not the economy that really develops the people, it's... 25.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Africa’s Minerals, Africa’s Future: Breaking the Colonial Cycle of Extraction"The extractivist economy is not the economy that really develops the people, it's very colonial in nature. The philosophy is colonial. And that is what we're seeing today."On #GlobalSouthPole, Reverend Nnimmo Bassey, Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation in Nigeria, discusses the links between extractivism, climate colonialism and Africa’s place in the global economy.As global demand for Africa’s critical minerals, oil and gas continues to rise, how can the continent ensure that resource wealth contributes to dignity, environmental stewardship and sustainable development?Share your thoughts below Listen to the full conversation on: Telegram’s built-in player Our website Apple Podcasts and all your favorite streaming platformsYou can also find podcasts on Telegram using the hashtag #SputnikRadioSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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