"If the State tracks opponents abroad, it should also track the gold mafia in Dubai" Ahoua Don Mello

Ahoua Don Mello urges the Ivorian government to target financiers of illegal gold mining operating from Dubai. According to official statements, capital is being injected from abroad to support these illegal activities. Despite efforts to dismantle over 8,500 illegal sites since 2021, more than 1,600 sites remain active, and mining methods are evolving with the use of modern equipment.