Central African Republic
At least 29 students have been killed and more than 250 injured in a stampede at a high school in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic.
An electrical explosion triggered panic among more than 5,000 students sitting their final exams at Barthelemy Boganda high school, according to local authorities.
Most of the victims died at the scene. At least 260 people were injured and are being treated in various hospitals, the country's Ministry of Health said.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when power was being restored to an electrical transformer within the school premises after it malfunctioned.
01:14
Defence team for former CAR president Bozizé accuse court of procedural irregularities
01:10
Sources say women who fled Iran to be deport from US to Central African Republic
01:06
Top CAR opposition leader banned from travel slams 'abuse of power'
01:16
Strike delays release of election results in Central African Republic
02:20
NGO helps child soldiers to reintegrate in Central African Republic
00:57
State officials among 9 people arrested over deadly stampede at Haiti citadel