Cameroon’s missing gold revenues
A gold rush is sweeping across Cameroon’s East and Adamaoua regions, where mining operations have proliferated unchecked. Despite the extensive activity, the Cameroonian state struggles to assert its authority and regulate the sector. This lack of control facilitates a massive illicit trade, with billions in gold revenue reportedly being siphoned off to Dubai. Powerful criminal networks, bolstered by local accomplices, are at the heart of this shadowy operation, determined to maintain their lucrative positions. Our investigation reveals a complex web of corruption and exploitation that deprives the nation of vital resources.
Cameroon’s vanishing gold: billions lost to illicit trade