Central African Republic: Exam Explosion Kills 29 Students
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A crush killed 29 students and injured over 280 during a baccalaureate exam in Bangui, Central African Republic. An explosion at an electricity transformer caused panic, leading to a stampede as students tried to escape the Lycée Barthélémy Boganda. The incident occurred on the second day of exams, with students from five schools present. The education minister expressed condolences and the government is providing free hospital treatment to the injured. The country faces ongoing political instability and security challenges.
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