Emmanuel Katto | Resources in Africa

Africa’s resources are the backbone of their economic growth. The land in Africa is very fertile and there is timely rainfall as well. Minerals in Africa varies from region to region. Minerals such as gold, diamond, uranium and also iron ore are found Africa in an excessive manner being the source of revenue for this country.

Nigeria and Angola are the two countries that are rich in oil and gas resources. Africa is very high in resources. Agriculture is the main activity followed by the Africans since the land is quite fertile and cocoa, tea and coffee is produce at a large scale. Natural resources such as river, since Afrcia is home to some of the rivers like Nile, Congo and Niger etc.

Uganda also produces number of natural resources such as sugar, tea, coffee, fish and livestock rearing as well. Other resources such as millets, cotton, tobacco, beans etc. are also produced. So altogether Africa is having adequate resources. Referring to export done by Uganda it mainly export the agricultural goods such as cotton, coffee, fish etc. Uganda mainly exports to Kenya, Sudan, UAE, Germany and South Africa. Africa also have an extensive forest region and it consist of largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Despite having abundance of resources and extensive forest these countries still faces challenges in maintaining or harnessing them leading to sustainable development. Issues such as corruption and poor management system is hindering the development of this country. However things are much better from previous time as now steps are being taken by the government to address these issues or concern. Even when question of managing the resources were asked to Emmanuel Katto or we can say Emka of Uganda, he also have an optimistic view on the sustainable development of the resources with regards to overall development of Africa.