A landslide at an artisanal gold mining site in Zamboye, a village on the Cameroon-Central African Republic border, has resulted in the deaths of at least 107 people. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a mine tunnel collapsed, trapping numerous gold prospectors. Rescue operations continued into the evening, but the high number of fatalities points to the site’s popularity with miners from Cameroon, CAR, and Chad. The incident highlights the dangers associated with informal gold mining and raises questions about safety regulations at such sites. Garoua-Boulaï’s mayor, Amadou Abdon, confirmed the death toll while searches were still underway. This event underscores the precarious conditions faced by artisanal miners and the need for improved safety measures to protect both miners and nearby communities.