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Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 killed, search ongoing

Aug 20, 202610 sources

Summary

A gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on 20 August 2026. Early reports confirmed 49 people killed, with more still missing and a search ongoing. Later reports put the death toll at at least 100. The Central African Republic closed the informal gold mine after the collapse.

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Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing

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Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 killed, search ongoing

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