The 18 August 2026 gold mine landslide at the Zamboye (Zamboï) mining site in the Central African Republic

Eos reports that at least one hundred seven people were killed in a landslide at an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic on August 18. The landslide struck the Zamboye mining site near the border with Cameroon, and videos of the event have been widely shared. The death toll may rise further as recovery efforts continue. Eos notes the disaster highlights the grave dangers faced by workers in artisanal mines.

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