At Least 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse

At least 100 people died when a gold mining shaft collapsed in the Central African Republic, according to local news reports and Agence France-Presse. The deadly incident occurred at the Zamboye mine, situated near the border with Cameroon.

Zamboye Mine Collapse Details

Local authorities and media outlets confirmed that the collapse at the remote site triggered a massive landslide. The disaster swept through the active mining area, trapping workers underground and along the pit walls. Rescue efforts faced immediate logistical hurdles due to the remote location near the international boundary.

The Central African Republic relies heavily on artisanal and small-scale mining operations, particularly in remote prefectures where safety regulations are difficult to enforce. Mining cave-ins occur periodically during operations, but a single-site death toll reaching at least 100 individuals represents one of the worst recent disasters of its kind in the region.