Illegal Gold Panning: Bouaflé, Epicenter of the Plague, Two Senior Officials Cited, Sellers and Buyers Take a Stand

Illegal gold panning in Côte d'Ivoire has sparked significant outrage, particularly in Bouaflé, deemed the epicenter of the issue. Two vice-presidents of the regional council are cited in this trafficking, while gold buyers and sellers are taking a stand in the debate. Environment Minister Abou Bamba has also launched an African coalition to combat illegal mining.