A devastating mining accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 70 workers, according to media reports. The tragedy unfolded at the Kawama mine site in Kolwezi, located in Lualaba province, where a massive collapse buried numerous miners beneath the rubble.
Rescue efforts are underway, but the scale of the disaster has raised serious concerns about safety standards and working conditions in the region’s mining industry. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by thousands of workers in Congo’s mineral-rich provinces.
