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

From the lush rainforests of West Africa to the arid deserts of southern Africa, gold has lured fortunes and fostered rivalry for centuries. The continent's golden veins have fueled booms and busts, creating nations and leaving a complex legacy in their wake. For every tale of opulent lifestyles, there are countless stories of hardship, where the p