Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, faces significant challenges in ensuring that the wealth generated from its mining industry benefits its citizens. Despite gold accounting for 80% of its exports, much of the profits go to foreign companies, leaving Mali with high poverty rates and limited infrastructure. In response, Mali has been pushing to renegotiate mining contracts and demand tax payments from companies like Resolute Mining and Barrick Gold. This effort to reclaim control over its resources is seen as a step toward economic justice, addressing the legacy of colonial exploitation and tackling neocolonial resource capture.
- LORD, we pray for the success of the efforts of the authorities in Mali to reclaim the wealth from its natural resources. We pray that the profits may uplift the nation from poverty and benefit its citizens (The Holy Bible, Psalm 118:25).
- Almighty GOD, we lift the people of Mali, asking You to break the chains of poverty and exploitation. LORD, bless the nation with sustainable growth from its natural resources (The Holy Bible, Psalm 24:1).
News Source: Al Jazeera
Image Source: Canva.com
