00:00 In Cameroon, the illegal taxis are known as "Clandos". Despite the government's efforts, they are the only taxis willing to travel on Cameroon's entire road network, which is one of the worst in Africa.
06:20 As a result, they have a stranglehold on transportation in Cameroon.
00:20 Some routes even cross the territory of the Pygmies, a people in Central Africa.
17:30 When goods transportation vehicles have accidents, nearby villagers often loot the cargo.
19:18 Loaders in the basalt mines work until they're exhausted, and even children have to work in the quarries in order to attend school.
23:49 Due to limited resources, the "Clandos" are forced to drive cars that are fit for the scrap heap.
29:59 Overloaded vans are also susceptible to road problems.
35:35 Mireille works for an NGO that strives to preserve the Pygmé people, who live close to nature in equatorial forests.
41:33 During the rainy season, some mountain towns become inaccessible.
49:02 The region's capital has even become a ghost town as the population flees.
Director: Jean-Christophe Brisard