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Africa -- The greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression may be the investment opportunity of a lifetime in one of the world's most dangerous places. -- CNBC's Erin Burnett travels to Africa, the world's richest continent, to find out why some investors believe the rewards are worth the risks.

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Rahm Emanuel warned "you never want a serious crisis to go to waste". Investors believe the current global economic crisis may provide a tremendous investment opportunity in Africa, the world’s richest continent.

There are dollars: Africa is home to more gold, cobalt and diamonds than anywhere else in the world and sells more oil to America and China than the Middle East.

There is danger: from Libya - a former state sponsor of terrorism...to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - where more people have died in war over the past decade than in any conflict since World War II...to Nigeria - where militants have declared "all-out war" over oil. America is battling China for influence in Africa. But which country is winning?

Travel with CNBC’s Erin Burnett and enjoy unprecedented access to some of the most dangerous countries in the world, Fortune 500 companies putting billions on the line, and interviews with intrepid investors who believe Africa is the final investing frontier.

ERIN'S WEB EXTRA INTERVIEWS

WEB EXTRA - Obinna Ekezie
The former NBA Star returns home to Lagos to start Zeep Travel.
WEB EXTRA: Author Dambisa Moyo
"Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better Way For Africa."
WEB EXTRA: Ruff 'n' Tumble
Erin Burnett interviews clothing company founder Adenike Ogunlesi
WEB EXTRA: A Passion for Cooking
Ayodeji Megbope, No Left Over founder.
WEB EXTRA: Congo Mining
Erin interviews Richard Anderson, Freeport MacMoRan Copper & Gold CEO.
WEB EXTRA: Africa's Mining Operations
Erin talks with Mark Hardin, Tenke Fungurume Mine Director of External Relations.
WEB EXTRA: Nigerian Oil
Wale Tinubu, CEO Oando
WEB EXTRA: Lagos, Nigeria
Rotimi Oyekan, Lagos Commissioner of Finance.

MORE VIDEOS ON AFRICA, THE FINAL INVESTING FRONTIER

Peace House Africa
Education for Africa's aids orphans in entrepreneurship and job creation, with Scott Augustine, Augustine Biomedical + Design CEO.
A Big Miner's Bet on Africa
Views on the economy, with Richard Adkerson, Freeport McMoran CEO.
America's Big Money Bet on Africa
Insight on why the American investor loves Africa, with Quintin Primo, Capri Capital Partners.

Coca-Cola's Bet on Africa

Coca-Cola has been betting on Africa for more than 80 years, and today it is one of the largest private sector employers on the continent. Bill Egbe, head of Pan-African initiatives for Coca-Cola, discusses the company's presence there.

Investing in Africa: Opportunities & Risks

Fabienne Hara, of the International Crisis Group, and Stephen Hayes, of the Corporate Council on Africa, discuss the opportunities and risks of investing in Africa.

Spotlight on Africa's Standard Bank

Standard Bank is Africa's biggest bank and operates in 37 countries. The bank's CEO, Jacko Maree, tells CNBC's Erin Burnett how business is faring in this tough economy.

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Erin Burnett
CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Co-Anchor & "Street Signs" Anchor

INVESTING IN AFRICA: RISK FACTORS

Conflict risks summaries of key African countries provided by the International Crisis Group.

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