A landslide at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic (CAR) has killed at least 100 people, according to local sources cited by AFP. The mine is located near the CAR border with Cameroon, where rescuers respond as the wreckage continues to be searched.
Several outlets report that the incident likely involves more than just the confirmed dead. DW says authorities believe more than 100 workers may be trapped, and that hopes of survival are fading as rescue efforts continue. NDTV similarly describes the search for survivors and notes local sources placing the death toll at around 100, while RTE and Vanguard also describe the event as having killed at least 100 people, without adding further figures.
Overall, the reports broadly agree on the location (Zamboye mine area near the Cameroon border) and the nature of the site (illegal mining). Differences lie mainly in wording, with some describing a death toll “at least 100” versus “more than 100 feared killed,” reflecting the uncertainty common in early rescue updates.
