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Tragic Explosion at Central African School Claims 29 Lives

6/28/2025

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A devastating explosion rocked Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, Central African Republic, claiming the lives of at least 29 students and injuring over 280 during exam time. Chaos erupted as students scrambled for safety, resulting in a tragic stampede. In response, President Faustin-Archange Touadera declared three days of mourning and launched a judicial investigation into this heart-wrenching incident.

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A devastating explosion rocked Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, Central African Republic, claiming the lives of at least 29 students and injuring over 280 during exam time. Chaos erupted as students scrambled for safety, resulting in a tragic stampede. In response, President Faustin-Archange Touadera declared three days of mourning and launched a judicial investigation into this heart-wrenching incident.