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The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue
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World — Eromo Egbejule in Cotonou and news agencies
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 social media appeared to show an avalanche of sand descend on a group of people, likely the miners, and cover them.
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.
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Source: The Guardian · Eromo Egbejule in Cotonou and news agencies. Published 20 Aug 2026, 12:14 am.
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