Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

In Nyimbadu, Sierra Leone, teenagers Mohamed Bangura, 16, and Yayah Jenneh, 17, died in a mine collapse while searching for gold. The incident occurred in the Eastern Province, where informal gold mining has increased due to depleted diamond reserves. The unregulated mining pits, often as deep as 4 meters, pose significant dangers to local populations. This is the third fatal mining accident in the region in four years, resulting in at least five child deaths. Driven by poverty and limited employment opportunities, children are increasingly drawn to mining, often missing school to earn money for their families. The community mourns the loss of the two young lives, highlighting the risks associated with artisanal gold mining in the area.

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