Thursday, October 22, 2026
Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists
KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.
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