Death toll in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100
- Posted on August 19, 2026
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Death toll in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100
A gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has claimed over one hundred lives. The low-tech artisanal mine collapsed Tuesday morning in the village of Zamboye. More than one hundred dead bodies have been recovered so far by relief efforts. Several survivors are critically injured, and many people remain missing. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.