July 15, 2026
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Sur cette photographie prise le 4 avril 2018, des mineurs d'or travaillent sur un site minier dans la ville camerounaise de Betare Oya (illustration).
Investigation

Cameroun’s missing gold billions

A gold rush grips Cameroun’s Est and Adamaoua regions, where mining operations proliferate unchecked. Despite the extensive activity, the state struggles to assert its authority. Billions of francs are being siphoned off to Dubaï, facilitated by sophisticated criminal networks that benefit from local complicity. These powerful groups are prepared to do whatever it takes to maintain their lucrative positions. An in-depth investigation reveals the extent of this illicit trade.

An overview
Corruption