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Ghanaian billionaire Ibrahim Mahama, the president's brother, seeks $740 million from Gold Fields
Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners is pursuing a $740 million claim against Gold Fields, as Ghana signals the Tarkwa mine may stay with the miner.
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Nigerian billionaire Folorunsho Alakija threatens legal action over $1.27 million fraud report
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Ghanaian billionaire Ibrahim Mahama, the president's brother, seeks $740 million from Gold Fields
Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners is pursuing a $740 million claim against Gold Fields, as Ghana signals the Tarkwa mine may stay with the miner.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote earmarks $50 billion for investments through 2030
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