Report of gold cache in Gambia

Bonn - A German television programme last night reported finding part of a six-tonne gold cache belonging to the late Zairean…

Bonn - A German television programme last night reported finding part of a six-tonne gold cache belonging to the late Zairean president, Mr Mobutu Sese Seko, hidden in Gambia. The ZDF network's investigative programme, Kennweichen D, said it would broadcast secretly-filmed footage of the find, which included gold bars, today.

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