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Central African Republic shuts Zamboye gold mine after deadly collapse

Aug 21, 2026
Authorities in the Central African Republic have closed an artisanal gold mine near the Cameroon border after a landslide killed at least 49 people, according to the official toll. Local sources say the death toll could be around 100, with many miners still missing.
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