Event Brief
Swiss geologist kidnapped and killed in Central African Republic
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: A Swiss geologist and a local miner were kidnapped and later killed north of Bangui.
WHO: Luca Maggini; unidentified men; local public prosecutor's office
WHAT: Unidentified men kidnapped a Swiss geologist and a local miner and later killed them.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 10:58 AM ET
WHERE: Near Gbango-Carriere, 55 km north of Bangui
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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