Exploring the beneficiaries of Guinea’s bauxite wealth and its impact on local communities.
In the village of Bembou Silaty, Guinea, the complex dynamics of bauxite mining reveal both the promise and perils of resource extraction. Mamadou Aliou, a local activist and employee in the mining industry, exemplifies the dual roles inhabitants play in navigating the consequences of foreign companies exploiting their land. While Guinea is ideally positioned in…
