The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.

The death toll from a gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic has risen to over 100. A Red Cross volunteer involved in relief efforts confirmed the numbers on Wednesday.

More than 100 workers may have been killed in a landslide at an illegal mine near the Central African Republic's border with Cameroon, say authorities. More miners are trapped and…