Namibian elections: what's at stake?
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Elections and Gold: A Tale of Two Nations
This chapter explores the upcoming elections in Namibia, highlighting the divided public perception of the Swapo party and its female presidential candidate amidst calls for change. It then shifts to the unregulated gold mining situation in Mali, detailing the precarious conditions faced by Nigerian miners and the implications of illegal mining for extremist financing. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for ethical practices in the global gold trade and cooperative solutions to address challenges faced by local miners.
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