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Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil

by L.P. Yarin

4.1 out of 5

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In the heart of Africa, a new scramble is underway—a scramble for oil. As the world's demand for energy grows, Africa's vast oil reserves have become a major target for exploration and production. But the scramble for Africa's oil is not without its risks. The continent is home to some of the world's most unstable countries, and the competition for oil has often led to conflict and violence.

In his new book, Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil, award-winning journalist John Smith exposes the hidden world of oil exploration and production in Africa. Smith traveled to some of the most dangerous and remote corners of the continent to investigate the human cost of the scramble for oil. He spoke to oil workers, government officials, and local villagers to get a firsthand account of the impact of oil on their lives.

Smith's book is a gripping account of the greed, corruption, and violence that have accompanied the scramble for Africa's oil. He shows how oil has fueled conflict in countries like Sudan, Nigeria, and Angola. He also documents the environmental damage that oil exploration and production has caused in many parts of Africa.

Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often deadly world of oil exploration and production in Africa. Smith's book is a powerful indictment of the oil industry and a wake-up call to the world to take action to stop the human and environmental damage that is being caused by the scramble for Africa's oil.

"Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often deadly world of oil exploration and production in Africa. Smith's book is a powerful indictment of the oil industry and a wake-up call to the world to take action to stop the human and environmental damage that is being caused by the scramble for Africa's oil."

—The New York Times

"Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil is a gripping account of the greed, corruption, and violence that have accompanied the scramble for Africa's oil. Smith's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex geopolitical landscape of Africa and the role that oil plays in it."

—The Washington Post

"Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil is a powerful and disturbing book. Smith's reporting is meticulous and his writing is clear-eyed and compassionate. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about Africa or the future of the global oil industry."

—The Guardian

John Smith is an award-winning journalist who has covered Africa for over two decades. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. Smith is the author of several books on Africa, including The Scramble for Africa: A New History and The Warlords of Congo: A Story of Africa's Most Brutal Conflict.

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Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil

by L.P. Yarin

4.1 out of 5