Blood Gold in West Africa: How Conflict Is Fueled by Greed
Introduction In 2025, gold prices soared to historic highs, driven by global economic instability. While investors see it as a safe asset, few realize that a significant portion of this gold—known as blood gold—comes from violent and unregulated mines in West Africa. In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, gold finances both authoritarian military regimes and jihadist insurgents, deepening conflict in…













