This investigation, carried out in collaboration with journalists from several countries, made it possible to trace the route of toxic waste from Europe to the United States. their final destination in Africa.
A lucrative business
Waste trafficking represents billions of dollars. We have identified the companies involved and the methods used to circumvent international regulations.
The forgotten victims
In the villages where This waste is dumped, people suffer in silence. Cancers, malformations, contamination of groundwater: the human toll is catastrophic.
Complicity at the highest level
Our investigation reveals the involvement of corrupt officials and the weakness of customs controls. A system that benefits a minority to the detriment of entire populations.
