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

From the lush savannas of West Africa to the arid deserts of southern Africa, gold has lured fortunes and fostered tension for centuries. The continent's rich deposits have fueled booms and busts, creating nations and leaving a complex legacy in their wake. For every tale of extravagant wealth, there are countless stories of hardship, where the pro