Landslides Claim Three Lives in North Kivu’s Walikale Artisanal Mines
North Kivu Mining Tragedy: Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslides
A devastating double landslide has struck the Walikale region of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of three artisanal miners on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Local sources report that two miners died at the Kabombo mining site while working inside a shaft. “They were caught off guard by a sudden landslide while mining,” said the head of the Utunda group.
On the same day, a separate landslide at the Angola site claimed another life. Recovery efforts were challenging, with some bodies reportedly still trapped under debris as of Tuesday evening, according to local reports.
The exact causes of the landslides remain unclear. Authorities have launched investigations to determine the factors behind these tragic incidents, underscoring the inherent risks of artisanal mining activities in this region.
These events highlight the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and regulatory oversight to protect miners working under hazardous conditions in North Kivu.
