### [2026-08-18](/feed/2026/08/18/index.md)

##### Gold mine
# At least 100 people are killed when a gold mine collapses in Baboua, Central African Republic, at the border with Cameroon. 




### Sources:

1. [RTÉ](https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0819/1588552-gold-mine-collapse/)

### Changes:

1. Over 100 people are killed in a gold mine collapse on the border between Cameroon and Central African Republic near Baboua. https:--www.rte.ie-news-world-2026-0819-1588552-gold-mine-collapse- (RTÉ)] _2026-08-19 16:00:36 (First version)_
2. At least 100 people are killed when a gold mine collapses on the border between Cameroon and Central African Republic near Baboua.  _2026-08-19 20:00:36 (Update)_
2. At least 100 people are killed when a gold mine collapses in Baboua, Central African Republic, at the border with Cameroon.  _(Current version)_

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