Top 5 African countries known for their wealth in natural resources:
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - The DRC is estimated to have significant mineral wealth, including an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral deposits, including cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, and coltan.
Nigeria - Nigeria is a major oil producer, with estimated proven oil reserves of around 37 billion barrels. It also has significant natural gas reserves and other minerals, including coal, iron ore, tin, and limestone.
South Africa - South Africa has significant mineral resources, including an estimated 25% of the world's known gold reserves, as well as platinum, manganese, chromium, coal, and diamonds.
Angola - Angola is a major oil producer in Africa, with estimated proven oil reserves of around 9.5 billion barrels. It also has significant diamond reserves and other minerals, including iron ore, phosphates, copper, and gold.
Zambia - Zambia is known for its copper reserves, with estimated proven copper reserves of around 20 million tonnes. It also has other minerals, including cobalt, gold, and zinc.
These figures are estimates and can vary depending on the source and the methodology used for estimation.