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Over 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse

More than 100 people were killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic. The landslide trapped numerous artisanal miners, leading to a significant death toll.

20 Aug, 00:14 — 20 Aug, 15:17
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APVery High5d ago

Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100 - AP News

Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100  AP News

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le-mondeHigh5d ago

At least 100 killed in collapse at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic

Rescuers are searching for survivors at the site, located near the border with Cameroon.

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic

The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday. The landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the town of Baboua and close to the border of Cameroon. Footage on soci...

By Eromo Egbejule in Cotonou and news agencies

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4d ago

Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapses, killing more than 100

A prosecutor confirmed there had been a mine collapse in the village of Zamboye near the border with Cameroon but said the number of deaths and other details were still being established.

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ndtvMostly Factual5d ago

Death Count In Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse Rises To 100

The death number is likely to rise since several people were still missing and others were trapped under the rubble.

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egypt-independentMostly Factual4d ago

Over 100 dead in Central African Republic mine collapse

An underground collapse triggered by severe landslides has leveled an informal gold mine in the border community of Zamboye, leaving over 100 miners dead. The site of the disaster—situated in the western reaches of the Central African Republic near the Cameroonian border, about 50 kilometers from Baboua—suffered a catastrophic structural failure when several subterranean tunnels … The post Over 100 dead in Central African Republic mine collapse appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By Israa Gamal

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punch-ngMostly Factual4d ago

Many feared dead in Sokoto boat accident

Tragedy strikes Gorau community in Sokoto as a boat capsizes, with many feared dead. Rescue efforts are underway following the Sokoto boat accident. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-feared-dead-in-sokoto-boat-accident-2/

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myjoyonlineMixed5d ago

Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapses, killing more than 100

More than 100 people were ‌killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Tuesday, ​a senior official at a ​local mining association said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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times-of-omanMixed5d ago

Central African Republic: Over 100 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine

Authorities in the western part of the Central African Republic (CAR) say dozens of laborers were killed Tuesday afternoon when a landslide buried them at...

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azernewsLow4d ago

Azerbaijan expresses condolences to Central African Republic over mine tragedy

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has expressed condolences to the Central African Republic following a deadly accident at a gold mine.

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seneweb19 Aug, 23:10First to report

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The Guardian20 Aug, 00:14

More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic

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AP20 Aug, 01:19

Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100 - AP News

le-monde20 Aug, 02:10

At least 100 killed in collapse at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic

myjoyonline20 Aug, 03:05

Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapses, killing more than 100

aftonbladet20 Aug, 03:21

Guldgruva kollapsade – över 100 döda

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times-of-oman20 Aug, 04:36

Central African Republic: Over 100 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine

ndtv20 Aug, 04:44

Death Count In Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse Rises To 100

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danas20 Aug, 09:56

Urušio se rudnik u Centralnoafričkoj Republici, više od 100 mrtvih

azernews20 Aug, 09:59

Azerbaijan expresses condolences to Central African Republic over mine tragedy

n1-serbia20 Aug, 10:05

Urušio se rudnik zlata u Centralnoafričkoj Republici: Više od 100 mrtvih

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egypt-independent20 Aug, 11:44

Over 100 dead in Central African Republic mine collapse

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vg20 Aug, 13:21

Over 100 døde etter gruvekollaps

jerusalem-post20 Aug, 13:47

Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapses, killing more than 100

el-universal-english20 Aug, 14:10

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punch-ng20 Aug, 15:17

Many feared dead in Sokoto boat accident

24ur20 Aug, 15:31Latest update

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