Central African Republic
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:33:13 GMTRwanda, CAR Seek to Strengthen Security and Economic Ties
[East African] Rwanda and the Central African Republic on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reform CAR's security and defence sectors.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:13:04 GMTPresident Kagame Sheds Light on Troop Deployments in CAR
[New Times] The Rwandan forces deployed in the Central African Republic (CAR) under a UN mandate and those under a bilateral arrangement with Bangui serve the same purpose, President Paul Kagame noted on Thursday, August 5.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:46:37 GMTPresident Touadéra Arrives in Rwanda for a Four-Day State Visit
[East African] President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic arrived in Kigali on Thursday on a four-day State visit.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:59:44 GMTRwanda, CAR Sign Four Bilateral Agreements
[New Times] Rwanda and the Central African Republic on Thursday, August 5, signed four bilateral agreements during President Faustin-Archange Touadéra's state visit to Rwanda.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:16:54 GMTCAR President Touadera Due in Rwanda for Four-Day State Visit
[New Times] President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR), at the invitation of his host President Paul Kagame, is on Thursday, August 5, expected in the country for a four-day state visit.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:51:57 GMTUN Report Calls for Urgent End to Mounting Human Rights Abuses and Violations
[OHCHR] A UN report published today details the dire and worsening human rights situation over the past year in the Central African Republic (CAR), where armed groups carried out a violent bid to disrupt elections. In response, the country's defence ...
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:38:14 GMTRwanda Deploys 700 More Troops to CAR Ahead of Presidential Visit to Kigali
[East African] Rwanda on Tuesday sent 700 more soldiers to the Central African Republic (CAR) to secure the main supply route connecting the capital Bangui to the border with Cameroon.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:54:06 GMTCAR President Expected in Rwanda on Thursday
[New Times] Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is scheduled to arrive in Rwanda on Thursday, August 5 for a state visit.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:03:47 GMTRwanda Deploys More Troops to Central African Republic
[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Tuesday, August 3, started the deployment of an additional Infantry Battalion of 750 military personnel to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Central African Republic (MIN...
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:14:35 GMTUN Extends Arms Embargo
[Cameroon Tribune] Despite an earlier appeal from the country's President and China's support during the Security Council deliberations.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:06:13 GMTAfCFTA Focus - Central African Republic
[Namibian] ON 1 January this year, trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) became operational. The agreement pushes for a liberalised trade regime that would gradually lead to an integrated continental market with import tariff...
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:20:22 GMTCAR Must Impartially Investigate Bongboto Killings - UN Expert
[OHCHR] Geneva -- "I deplore the killing of these individuals, and call for justice to be served for the victims and their families," said Yao Agbetse, UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:07:12 GMTRepeated Attacks On Medical Care Leave People Vulnerable
[MSF] Bangui - Relentless attacks on patients, health staff and medical facilities in Central African Republic (CAR) during a countrywide surge in violence are forcing the suspension of medical activities and seriously constraining people's access to...
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:44:09 GMTRwandan Peacekeepers in CAR Get UN Medals
[New Times] Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwanda Battle Group III and Rwanda Medical Contingent VI) serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were on Friday, July 16, decorate...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:19:03 GMTCentral African Republic Journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé Detained Overnight in Defamation Case
[CPJ] Lome, Togo -- Central African Republic authorities should drop their defamation investigation into journalist Landry Ulrich Nguema Ngokpélé and ensure that members of the press can work freely and safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists ...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:47:33 GMTJournalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé Detained Overnight in Defamation Case
[New Dawn] Central African Republic authorities should drop their defamation investigation into journalist Landry Ulrich Nguema Ngokpélé and ensure that members of the press can work freely and safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said toda...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:22:36 GMTParliament Approves Deployment of LQRF in Central African Republic
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The House of People's Representatives (ARP) approved, on Tuesday, the decision to deploy a military unit in the Central African Republic under the UN banner, with 105 votes in favour, 0 against and 4 abstention...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:07:44 GMTCAR President Faustin Touadéra Ends Visit, Returns Home
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin Touadéra, left Luanda this Monday afternoon, after having a private meeting with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:33:07 GMTPeacekeeping in CAR - Cameroon's Eighth Contingent Apt for Deployment
[Cameroon Tribune] A technical delegation of experts from the Military Bureau of the United Nations carried out skills evaluation of their preparedness in the Motcheboum Pre-deployment Centre from July 7 to 10, 2021.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:47:15 GMTViolence and Abuse Wreak Havoc in CAR
[VOA] Geneva -- A human rights lawyer appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council reported to the body Friday that the war-torn Central African Republic's civilian population is being battered by both armed groups and security forces meant t...