Deadly gold mine landslide on CAR‑Cameroon border kills dozens

A deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic has killed dozens of workers, many of whom were nationals of Cameroon and Chad, authorities said on Tuesday. The collapse, which occurred early this morning, occurred at the Koui mine in the north‑western province of Haute-Kotto, where the company has been operating since 2017. Rescue teams are still working to locate survivors and recover bodies, while the government has called for an investigation into the site’s safety protocols.

In other regional news, Ethiopia is seeking to position itself as East Africa’s next wine‑producing hub by importing Bordeaux‑style expertise and grapevines. The Ministry of Agriculture announced a partnership with French oenologists to train local vintners and establish vineyards in the high‑altitude zones of the Ethiopian Highlands. Meanwhile, Belgium remains engaged in a long‑standing reckoning with its colonial legacy, as the country continues to confront the memory of Congolese people who were displayed at the 1894 Antwerp World’s Fair, more than a century after the event.

These developments underscore the region’s diverse challenges and ambitions, from urgent humanitarian crises to cultural and economic transformation. As governments and communities respond, the international community watches for both immediate relief and long‑term policy shifts.