Central African Republic
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:44:44 GMTImposing Sanctions on CAR Militia Leader
[State Department] The United States is designating Ali Darassa, the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR)-based militia group Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC), pursuant to Executive Order 13667, in connection with serious...
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:33:22 GMTImposing Sanctions On CAR Militia Leader
[State Department] The United States is designating Ali Darassa, the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR)-based militia group Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC), pursuant to Executive Order 13667, in connection with serious...
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:48:23 GMTUN Steps Up Action On Sexual Misconduct in Wake of Allegations
[UN News] The UN continues to take steps to address allegations of sexual misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR) in the wake of the repatriation of Gabonese troops three months ago.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 04:51:10 GMTRussian Mercenaries Threaten CAR Stability Over Alleged Civilian Abuses
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Russia's influence in the Central African Republic is growing as the country grapples with insurgents, according to the International Crisis Group. The CAR government hired the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary contractor for ...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:15:34 GMTAlleged Militia Leader to Go on Trial for War Crimes, International Court Confirms
[DW] The accused -- Mahamat Said Abdel Kani -- faces a slew of charges, including persecution, enforced disappearance and other inhumane acts. The alleged militia leader rose to prominence amid a coup in Bangui in 2013.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 08:50:22 GMTRussia's Influence in the Central African Republic
[Crisis Group] Russia has become the Central African Republic's preferred ally in its battle with insurgents. But the government's use of Russian mercenaries as it goes on the offensive is causing domestic divisions and alienating other external part...
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:29:04 GMT30 Killed After Rebel Attacks
[Cameroon Tribune] Most of those killed in the northwest of the Central African Republic are civilians and two soldiers' local officials said on Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:22:38 GMTCentral African Republic National Day - 2021
[State Department] On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Central African Republic on your National Day as you celebrate your nation, your communities, and your families, under your national symbol of "Dignity, Un...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:41:11 GMTProtecting Antibiotic Effectiveness is an Urgent Public Health Priority
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- Every year, more than 700,000 people die from antibiotic-resistant infections - number expected to grow to 10 million annually by 2050 if we continue on the current path.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:29:20 GMTSisi Greets CAR On Its National Day
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday 30/11/2021 sent a cable of greetings to President of the Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadera on the occasion of his country's national day.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:07:47 GMTDetain War Crimes Suspect Now - Human Rights Watch
[HRW] Nairobi -- Hassan Bouba Should Be Re-Arrested After Surprise Release from Detention
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:42:28 GMTMinister Faces Atrocity Charges - Human Rights Watch
[HRW] Nairobi -- Important Step for Justice; Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:24:58 GMTHassan Bouba - A Rebel Minister Before the Special Court
[JusticeInfo.net] Bangui -- In the Central African Republic, the Minister of Livestock and former political coordinator of the UPC rebellion was arrested and charged on Friday, November 19, with war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Special C...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:04:51 GMTAdministrator Samantha Power Meets With Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President, Central African Republic
[USAID] The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif:?
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:46:55 GMTCameroon, CAR Raise Concerns About Border Security
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Defense ministers from Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR) say kidnapping for ransom, cattle theft and illegal arms trafficking continue to hinder security along the border of the neighboring countries. During t...