Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills over 100
A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic has resulted in over 100 deaths, according to reports. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the village of Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon.
The mine collapse is believed to have been caused by the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating, as stated by the Baboua public prosecutor.
Search operations are still underway, and many others are injured or missing. At least four of the victims were Cameroonian. The mine was an artisanal gold mine, a key source of livelihoods across Africa, but often with weak regulation and poor safety standards.
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