20.08.2026 11:11
More than 100 miners were killed when a gold mine collapsed in a village on the border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic on Tuesday.
More than 100 miners lost their lives on Tuesday when a gold mine collapsed in a village on the border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Gregoire Mvongo, Governor of Cameroon's East Region, which borders the Central African Republic, told Xinhua by phone that the incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. local time in the village of Zamboye.
Mvongo said, "Zamboye is a border village, but the mine collapsed on the Central African Republic side. Approximately 3 to 5 Cameroonians lost their lives. We are doing everything we can to rescue the trapped miners."
"FAMILIES ARE MOURNING"
Cameroon's state media CRTV put the death toll at over 100, while other local outlets reported that 107 bodies had been recovered from the rubble.
Oriegene Dokna, a resident living near the site, described the event as a shock for the local community, saying, "We are shocked by the tragedy. Families have been mourning since yesterday. It is a difficult situation to accept."
SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE
Local authorities reported that rescue teams are continuing their efforts to reach miners believed to be trapped under the rubble.