- War consequences are being felt across the continent, testing the international order since 2022.
- A proxy war has changed the outcome in Southern Africa, involving South Africa and Angola.
Exploitation of resources like gold and chrome is linked to conflict financing through the illicit gem trade, involving South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
Exploitation of resources like gold and chrome is linked to conflict financing through the illicit gem trade, involving South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone.
Who's involved
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Resource exploitation fuels conflicts between South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Angola
country on the west coast of Southern Africa
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Sierra Leone
sovereign state in West Africa
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