"Tragic Mali Gold Mine Collapse Claims Over 70 Lives"

At least 40 people were killed and more than 70 are feared dead after a tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in Mali's south-western Koulikoro region. The incident highlights the common occurrence of mining accidents in the country due to unregulated practices, with most unlicensed miners using unsafe methods to dig for gold. Mali's government has expressed condolences and urged communities near mining sites to adhere to safety requirements, while also announcing plans to investigate the incident further.