More Than 100 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic

A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people. The incident took place at an informal site where diggers work with minimal safety structures.

Local authorities and aid groups reported the rising death toll as rescue teams recovered bodies from the rubble. Access to the remote location and shortages of equipment have slowed the operation.

Artisanal gold mining supports large numbers of people in the country but regularly produces fatal accidents. Collapses, flooding and toxic exposure remain common risks.

The government has not yet issued a full official tally. International organisations are monitoring the situation and assessing needs for medical support and body recovery.