Reposted by Claire Wilmot
Gold mined illegally in Tigray, a war-torn region of Ethiopia, has become a cornerstone of the Ethiopian economy. The industry promised economic prosperity; instead it’s deepening corruption and instability in the region. @clairelwilmot.bsky.social and Gisa Tunbridge report.
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The Gold Trap — The Dial
Mining offered war-torn Tigray an opportunity for economic recovery. Instead, it deepened corruption and instability.