What often happened to African residents of regions that became Rich due to exports of local natural resources?

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Ryan Bishop

14 March, 12:05

What often happened to African residents of regions that became Rich due to exports of local natural resources?

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Winston Herring · Answer 1

Oftentimes, the African residents of regions that became Rich due to exports of local natural resources would take positions of power in government--which sometimes led to corrupt government that became very extractive.