Sierra Leone Mining Tragedy: Children's Lives at Risk

In Sierra Leone, two teenage boys, Mohamed Bangura and Yayah Jenneh, tragically died in a gold mine collapse, marking the third fatal accident in four years. The boys, seeking to support their families, joined a growing number of children skipping school for dangerous mining work. Despite government commitment to education, immediate survival often outweighs policy, leaving children and adults alike in a desperate struggle for income. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.