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How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa
It has been a good year for gold. A host of turbulent events in the global economy has driven up prices for the glittery commodity to record highs in 2025. In a world of tariffs and international conflict, gold appeals to investors as one of the few remaining stable assets. Everyone wants a piece of the action, from central banks to large institutions like hedge funds, and retail investors. But few know where their gold comes from, or much about the conflicts it may be fuelling in the countries where it is mined. For the governments of West Africa's Sahel region, the stakes are even higher. Gold is a lifeline for the ... (full story)
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