Mysterious deaths surge in Cameroon’s gold rush zones

Cameroon’s gold fever: billions vanish into thin air

Across Cameroon’s Eastern and Adamawa regions, a dangerous gold rush has taken hold. Makeshift mines dot the landscape, yet the government struggles to enforce its authority. Billions in gold revenues are smuggled abroad, particularly to Dubai, through criminal networks with local accomplices willing to go to any lengths to protect their illicit trade. A deep dive into the shadowy underworld of Cameroon’s gold industry.