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Aliko Dangote's net worth has risen to $36.5 billion, surpassing the projected 2026 GDP of 33 African countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The increase is driven by the growing value of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, now valued at about $39.1 billion.
A new investigation reveals Dubai is the main destination for conflict minerals from the Central African Republic, with nearly all officially declared gold exports since 2023 going to the UAE. The report links armed groups and smuggling networks, with Russia's Africa Corps benefiting from illicit gold worth $180 million annually.