Poverty persists in Obuasi despite glittering gold
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Poverty persists in Obuasi despite glittering gold
The ancient Ghanaian mining town of Obuasi produces hundreds of thousands of ounces of gold each year, yet it remains poverty-stricken. The arrival of a South African mining company was supposed to bring hope, but as Rawlingsica Mam reports, residents say all it's delivered is misery.
February 18, 2025
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