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World · Africa · published 2026-08-21 · via France 24

Rescue efforts wind down in CAR gold mine collapse as death toll disputed

Rescue teams in the Central African Republic are losing hope of finding survivors two days after a gold mine collapse, with local officials and the Red Cross reporting over 100 deaths. The government's official toll stands at 49, including 35 Central Africans, 13 Cameroonians, and two Chadians, according to the mines minister. The discrepancy highlights the chaos surrounding the disaster.

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