VOICED: Guinea's vast mineral wealth in hands of the few

The video discusses the socio-economic challenges faced by unemployed Ghanaians and Guineans in the mining sector. Despite Guinea being a major bauxite exporter, local populations remain impoverished due to corruption and inequality in job distribution. A new government promises to tackle these issues by fighting corruption and reviewing mining contracts. The economic decline since 1975 is highlighted, with wealth not reaching the local populace. Protests have occurred, leading to some improvements like electricity provision, but many remain without basic amenities.

What is Guinea's global standing in the export of bauxite?

• Third largest exporter

• Not a major exporter

• Second largest exporter

• Largest exporter

What is a major issue affecting employment opportunities in Guinea's mining sector?

• High taxes

• Corruption and favoritism

• Environmental regulations

• Lack of skilled workers

What action has the new military government promised to take?

• Privatize the mining sector

• Expand mining operations

• Fight corruption and review contracts

• Increase mining taxes

What transformation has occurred in the village near the mine?

• It has become a tourist attraction

• It has become a ghost town

• It has been abandoned

• It has grown to house 300,000 people

How has the mining company responded to local protests?

• By increasing wages

• By building a thermal station for electricity

• By closing the mine

• By relocating residents