timber

An Islamist group has terrorized Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province for nearly a decade. Despite the region's natural resources like rubies, timber, and natural gas, it remains the poorest in the country, with exploitation, corruption, and alleged security force abuses fueling the insurgency.

A report reveals billions of dollars linked to illegal deforestation are flowing through global supply chains, with secret land ownership and company records enabling timber, soy, and beef products to enter international markets unchecked in Brazil and Cameroon.