Cameroon’s gold rush: suspicious deaths and illicit billions

the hidden cost of cameroonian gold

A perilous gold rush has taken hold across Cameroon’s East and Adamaoua regions, marked by a disturbing surge in suspicious deaths. Unregulated mining operations are proliferating unchecked, with the state struggling to assert its authority. Billions in illicit gold are being funneled towards Dubai, facilitated by sophisticated criminal networks. These groups leverage deep local complicity, demonstrating an unwavering resolve to protect their lucrative operations, often with devastating consequences for the region and its people.