Africa is one of the richest geographies in the world in terms of natural resources. From 1995 to 2005, Africa's economic growth was on average 5%. Countries such as Angola, Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea have experienced higher growth due to their rich oil resources. Also, the continent has 90% of world cobalt and platinum reserves, 50% of gold reserves, 98% of chromium reserves, 70% of tantalite reserves, 64% of manganese reserves and 65% of uranium reserves. 70% of the coltan mineral used in the production of mobile phones and 30% of the diamond reserves are found in Africa.

Despite all this wealth, the African continent has been struggling with hunger and disease for a long time, children aren't under-educated and job opportunities are very limited. Still, these problems have not been fully solved. But recently, China, Europe, and Turkey began to invest in Africa. In this way, the expanding economy and increasing production power started to reduce unemployment.