Guterres wrote in X on Monday morning, February 17, 2026, that the time for plundering and exploiting Africa’s resources is over, and the people of this continent must benefit directly from its natural wealth.
He added that creating fair value chains and investing in domestic production of mineral resources can play an important role in sustainable development and improving the livelihoods of African people.
Africa is rich in vital mineral resources, but years of raw exportation by foreign countries have prevented the people of the continent from benefiting from its wealth.
