More than 100 people killed in Central African Republic gold mine collapse
An unlicensed gold mine in the Central African Republic collapsed, killing more than 100 people. Rescuers were reported to be digging for survivors.
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Why it matters
The collapse is a major mass-casualty incident and highlights serious safety risks in unlicensed mining operations.
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- Central African Republic: Over 100 Labourers Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic ↗allafrica.com · Article published: Aug 21, 2026, 5:54 AM UTC
- Mine collapse in Central African Republic claims more than 100 lives ↗orissapost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
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