Landslide at illegal gold mine in Angola: 28 people killed, 13 from same family

A landslide occurred at a gold mine illegally operated in northern Angola. According to reports by Cumhuriyet Gazetesi, initial assessments indicate that 28 people died in the incident. Authorities confirmed that 13 of the deceased belonged to the same family.

Illegal mining operations continue to be a serious security problem in Angola, as they are in many parts of Africa. Workers inside the mine are reported to have been buried under rubble due to the landslide. While rescue efforts are said to be ongoing, concern has been expressed that the death toll could rise.

It is known that unregulated mining is widespread in the area where the incident occurred and that the local population relies on it heavily for their livelihood. Authorities are reported to have launched an investigation in the region.