30K views · 221 reactions | A new gold rush is under way in the West African country of #Mauritania. Thousands of people are rushing into the Sahara desert hoping to strike it rich following a government decision to allow people to dig for gold in the sand. However, the pursuit of fortune can come at a price, as a gramme of gold can fetch up to $38 dollars, but a digging licence and equipment can cost $300. For more: bbc.in/golddigging | BBC News Africa | Facebook