Cameroon loses billions to illegal gold mining and porous borders

jeuneafrique.com (French)

Cameroon is losing billions due to illegal gold mining and porous borders. The country struggles to benefit from its mining sector, with gold exploitation contributing only about 1% to the national GDP. This situation has led to the growth of mining camps and an influx of workers, significantly altering local communities.


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