Illegal gold mining threatens Côte d’Ivoire’s lagoons and livelihoods

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Illegal gold mining is polluting the waters of Côte d’Ivoire’s Aby Lagoon, threatening fishing, tourism and local livelihoods. Residents and tourism operators say deteriorating water quality and declining fish stocks are affecting their livelihoods and businesses. The pollution is also raising concerns for Assinie’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on its beaches and lagoon.. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/.

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Source: Global Business

Publication Date: 2026-09-12T10:47:36Z

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Illegal gold mining is polluting the waters of Côte d’Ivoire’s Aby Lagoon, threatening fishing, tourism and local livelihoods. Residents and tourism operators say deteriorating water quality and declining fish stocks are affecting their livelihoods and businesses. The pollution is also raising concerns for Assinie’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on its beaches and lagoon.

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