There are lots of African countries that have abundant natural resources, but are politically unstable.
Natural resources rank was found at:
https://www.legit.ng/1146046-richest-african-countries-terms-natural-resources.html
Political instability (fragile state) ranking was found at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_Fragile_States_Index
A fragile state has several attributes. Common indicators include a state whose central government is so weak or ineffective that it has little practical control over much of its territory; non-provision of public services; widespread corruption and criminality; refugees and involuntary movement of populations; and sharp economic decline.
The top 10 ranking, by natural resources rank/fragile state rank, are as follows:
#1/#21 Niger (Uranium, Coal, Cement, Gold)
#2/#105 Namibia (Diamonds, Zinc, Lead, Sulpher, Salt, Tantalite, Copper)
#3/#6 Democratic Republic of the Congo (Copper, Cobalt, Diamond, Oil, Coltan, Gold, Tin)
#4/#41 Cambia (Copper, Emerald, Cobalt)
#5/#85 South Africa (Diamonds, Gold)
#6/#37 Mozambique (Aluminum)
#7/#13 Guinea (Bauxite)
#8/#64 Tanzania (Tanzanite, Gold, Diamond, Silver)
#9/#108 Ghana (Godl, Bauxite, Diamonds, Manganese, Oil, Silver)
#10/#120 Botswana (Diamonds, Copper, Coal, Soda Ash, Nickel)
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