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Political, social, economic, security, and cultural news from the Central African Republic. This section covers developments in a nation at the heart of Central Africa’s regional dynamics.
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Central African Republic needs $12.8 billion for development plan as AfDB forecasts 2.9% growth in 2026
The African Development Bank says the Central African Republic’s recovery remains fragile. Its 2026 country report forecasts growth of 2.9% this year and puts the funding needed for… -
Zamboye Mine: four Cameroonians among more than 100 dead in the Central African Republic.
Four Cameroonians are among more than 100 people killed in the collapse of an artisanal gold mine that occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in Zamboye, in the west… -
Central African Republic: over 100 dead in the collapse of a gold mine in Zamboye.
More than 100 people died in the collapse of an artisanal gold mine that occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Zamboye, in the Nana-Mambéré prefecture, in the… -
Central African Republic: over 100 dead in the collapse of a gold mine in Zamboye
More than 100 people died in the collapse of an artisanal gold mine that occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Zamboye, in the Nana-Mambéré prefecture, in the… -
Central African Republic: 64 incidents have affected humanitarian workers since January.
In the Central African Republic, 64 incidents affected humanitarian workers between January and July 2026, including 11 in July, according to an overview published on August 12 by… -
Central African Republic: controversy after a serious tanker truck accident in Bangui
A fuel truck overturned on the evening of Friday, August 7, in Bimbo, on the southwest outskirts of Bangui. The Central African government reported eight deaths and about… -
Central African Republic: the commander of the Bambouti brigade escapes after more than seven months of captivity.
The commander of the gendarmerie brigade in Bambouti, Séverin Ketemalet, has regained his freedom after being held since December 28, 2025, by members of the Azandé Ani Kpi… -
Central Africa: resumption of criminal hearings after several months of delay.
The first criminal session of the year opened on Monday, August 3, at the Court of Appeal in Bangui, after several months of delays attributed by judicial authorities… -
Central African Republic: the cholera epidemic continues to raise concerns
The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on… -
Central African Republic: a Swiss national and a soldier killed in an attack north of Bangui.
A Swiss national and a Central African soldier were killed on Saturday afternoon during an armed attack in Imohoro, a village located about fifty kilometers north of Bangui.… -
Central African Republic: resumption of deadly hostilities along the borders with Chad and Sudan
At least 28 people were killed in a rebel attack on the town of Am-Dafock in northeastern Central African Republic, according to local sources. While the government claims… -
Everyone predicts Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s victory in the CAR presidential election.
December 28 is a historic day for the Central African Republic (CAR). The quadruple poll took place for the first time in years. Nevertheless, what draws the most… -
The Central African Republic celebrates 8 years of strategic alliance with Russia
On the occasion of the eighth anniversary of military cooperation between Russia and the Central African Republic, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra decorated eighteen Russian instructors for their contribution to… -
Central African Republic: military orders ceasefire to revive peace process
The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have issued a nationwide ceasefire order, instructing all national units and their allies to rigorously observe a cessation of hostilities. The measure,… -
Central African Republic: poisoning attempt against President Touadéra thwarted
An attempt to poison President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was recently foiled, involving two brothers linked to former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondara. According to the Central African authorities, the…