Goldmine Catastrophe Exposes Africa's Unchecked Mining Industry The Central African Republic's goldmine collapse is a stark reminder of the reckless disregard for human life that pervades the artisanal mining sector in many parts of Africa.
More than 100 lives have been lost, and the death toll continues to rise, in a single incident at Zamboye village.
This tragedy is a testament to the region's inability to regulate its lucrative but perilous small scale mining industry.