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Did you know that the Mali Empire, under Mansa Musa, controlled vast gold reserves and influenced global economics in the 14th century?
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Did you know that MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), co-founded by Kenyan economist Esther Duflo, uses rigorous scientific research to combat poverty globally, including extensively in Africa?
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is often considered one of the wealthiest people in history, and his pilgrimage to Mecca significantly impacted the economies of the regions he traversed?
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Did you know that the Kano Chronicle documents a sophisticated banking system in Northern Nigeria dating back to the 15th century?
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Did you know that M-Pesa, a mobile phone-based money transfer service launched in Kenya, revolutionized financial inclusion in Africa and has been replicated globally?
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Did you know that Ghana is a leader in mobile money adoption, with its success attributed to innovative solutions that circumvent traditional banking infrastructure and empower millions?
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused hyperinflation in Cairo due to his excessive gold spending?
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Did you know that the ancient Ghana Empire was a major economic powerhouse in West Africa from the 8th to the 11th centuries, largely due to its control of the gold trade?
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a significant devaluation of gold in the Middle East, lasting for years?
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy his pilgrimage to Mecca caused economic disruption due to the sheer volume of gold he spent, impacting economies across North Africa and the Middle East?
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Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa, launched in 2007, revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, providing access to financial services for millions of unbanked Africans?
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a decade-long gold deflation in the Mediterranean?
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