Landslide at illegal gold mining site in Saraya kills four foreign nationals

Security sources reported that the victims, all foreign nationals, were between 17 and 21 years old and have been formally identified. This incident highlights the precarious working conditions in artisanal gold mining areas, where miners are frequently exposed to accident risks. This is the third such accident in the Kédougou region in less than a week, following another deadly landslide in the Saraya department that killed six people.

The recurring tragedies have led observers to call for stronger regulation and oversight of gold mining activities to enhance worker safety and reduce fatal accidents.