Tanzania, Aug. 1 -- Dar es Salaam. For decades, natural resource wealth has been viewed as one of the key pillars of development for African nations.

However, in many countries, these resources have instead become sources of conflict, political instability, and tensions between citizens and governments.

From minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), oil in Sudan and Libya, and diamonds in Sierra Leone to natural gas, minerals, and land in Tanzania, Africa's experience shows that resources themselves can threaten peace and stability when poorly managed.

Analysts say the challenge is not the existence of resources, but how they are managed, shared, and protected for the benefit of citizens.

Resource conflicts across Africa

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