VOICED : Ivory Coast becomes illegal gold mining hotspot

The transcript discusses the impact of illegal gold mining on agriculture in a region affected by droughts. As farming becomes less profitable, many locals, including young people and former mechanics, turn to illegal mining as an alternative source of income. The community hopes for established mining companies to take over and provide legal employment, while the government has closed numerous illegal operations. Despite these efforts, the allure of gold continues to attract miners.

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