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Central African Republic: listening to people’s stories about foreign forces could help bring peace

Since it became independent in 1960, the Central African Republic has grappled with poverty, instability and governance challenges.

The Conversation

Truckers Strike Accusing Wagner Of Driver Death In Central African Republic

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers' mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia's infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).

International Business Times

Former Wagner media operative lifts the lid on Russian disinformation in CAR

Journalist Ephrem Yalike was once an instrument of propaganda for the Wagner mercenary group in Bangui. Having secretly fled the Central African Republic a few months ago, he exposes the workings of Russia's disinformation campaign to RFI.

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A former staffer exposes how Russia's disinformation machine worked in Central African Republic

When Ephrem Yaline-Ngonzo was first approached in 2019 by a Russian who suggested he help promote the activities of the Central African Republic’s army and Russian forces in the country, the journalist believed that he was doing the right thing

The Independent UK

Sustainable peace in Sudan: how international investment and solidarity can help end a ‘forgotten war’

In recent years, armed conflicts have frequently made global headlines, but media coverage has largely focused on just a few highly publicised wars. These conflicts represent only the tip of the iceberg: more than 50 countries are currently suffering from shocking levels of armed violence, many of which receive little…

The Conversation

C.Africa Urges Lifting Of Embargo On Diamond Exports

The Central African Republic (CAR) sought Tuesday to convince the regulatory body for global diamond trading to lift all restrictions against it, ending an export embargo in place for more than a decade.

International Business Times

ICC judges unseal an arrest warrant for an alleged Central African Republic rebel

Judges at the International Criminal Court have unsealed an arrest warrant for an alleged rebel from the Central African Republic accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity more than a decade ago

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Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

The Independent UK

Family of aid worker detained in Central African Republic for alleged rebel contacts urge release

The family of a Portuguese-Belgian aid worker detained in the Central African Republic for allegedly being in touch with armed groups to plot a coup have maintaining his innocence and called for his release, even as the African government says it had evidence to support its accusations

The Independent UK

Kidnappings soar in central Africa’s ‘triangle of death’

Where Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic meet, people are turning vigilante to fight back

The Guardian - UK

Survivors Tell Of Panic At C.Africa River Boat Disaster

Yalex Masco Sene-Bembe, a passenger on an overloaded river boat that sank in the Central African Republic killing dozens, says he is still "in a state of shock" after rescuing four people.

International Business Times

CAR refugees face hardship and uncertainty both at home and abroad

Of the 300,000 refugees who have fled to Cameroon from the Central African Republic, most arrived with painful memories of their lives in the CAR. But displacement has added to their trauma, say those living in the Gado-Badgere refugee camp. Rife sexual violence and poor living conditions have left many…

Radio France Internationale

CAR in talks with US security firm as West eyes Wagner's ground in Africa

US private security company Bancroft Global Development says it is in talks with the Central African Republic over "future activities", in a possible bid to muscle Russia's Wagner mercenary group out of the country riven by a decade-long civil war.

Radio France Internationale

AP PHOTOS: The faces of pastoralists in Senegal, where connection to animals is key

The Fulani people — also known as the Peuhl — are believed to be the largest seminomadic ethnic group in the world, with communities stretching from Senegal to the Central African Republic.

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The Independent UK

US to remove four African countries from Agoa trade deal for ‘gross violation of human rights’

Agoa trade deal greatly benefits some African countries that get duty free access to more than 1,800 products

Radio France Internationale

ICC releases Central Africa militia leader after dropping charges

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has withdrawn charges against Maxime Mokom, a former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) as there were no prospects of conviction, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday.

The Conversation

Wagner, conflict and poverty drive Central African Republic death rate above crisis levels: but where’s the aid?

The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita in 2022 was estimated at US$491 per year.

The Independent UK

Former Central African Republic government minister denies involvement in war crimes at ICC hearing

A former government minister from the Central African Republic has denied involvement in crimes against humanity and war crimes for his alleged role in a deadly conflict in the impoverished nation

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Opposition cries foul as voters in CAR approve tenure elongation

President Touadéra’s rivals have said he is seeking life presidency of the Central African Republic.

Radio France Internationale

CAR approves constitutional changes allowing president to seek third term

Voters in the Central African Republic overwhelmingly approved a draft constitution paving the way for President Faustin Archange Touadera to seek a third term as president. However NGOs and civil society groups accuse the government of circumventing democracy.

Radio France Internationale

Low turnout as CAR votes on third term for President Touadera

Low turnout has been reported as the Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term.

The Independent UK

Constitutional referendum to remove presidential term limits divides Central African Republic

The Central African Republic went to the polls Sunday in a highly anticipated vote on a new constitution, which could remove presidential term limits

Radio France Internationale

Central African Republic votes on whether to allow president a third term

Voters in the Central African Republic will cast their ballots on Sunday on a controversial plan to change the constitution and open the door to a third term by President Faustin Archange Touadera.

Radio France Internationale

CAR unhappy as UN decides to only partially lift arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council has relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weapons to flow to government forces. But authorities in Bangui have said that the ban should be lifted completely.

France 24

What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

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