Unfortunately for many Africans, China's record of resource exploitation and global obstructionism point to an uncertain future.

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It said the Midlands region had had one of the wettest summers on record and water resource levels had returned to a healthy position.

BBC: Lake Vyrnwy in Powys

They have certainly outstripped states like Angola, a resource-rich country whose governance track record leaves much to be desired.

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