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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 ten injured, while witnesses and relatives of the victims mention a heavier toll. The accident occurred in Bimbo, a commune located southwest of the Central African capital. […]
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 Gbè (AAKG) militia. His escape, which occurred on August 3, was confirmed the following day by the authorities of the Haut-Mbomou prefecture. Séverin Ketemalet was kidnapped on […]
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 to financial difficulties. Originally scheduled for the first quarter, this session will examine around thirty cases over the course of four weeks. The Attorney General at the […]
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 June 26, the outbreak continues to raise concerns despite assurances from the authorities, who claim that the situation remains under control. The disease is straining a healthcare […]
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. The assault, which took place on the outskirts of the capital, has raised concerns among residents already facing persistent insecurity in the region. According to initial information […]
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 to have regained control of the town, reports indicate ongoing incursions from the Sudanese border in an area where MINUSCA has also come under attack. A coalition […]
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 attention are undoubtedly the presidential elections. According to the preliminary results published on January 5, 2026 by the National Elections Authority (ANE), the victory of the incumbent […]
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 restoring peace in the country. The ceremony, held on October 7 in Bangui, took place in the presence of the Russian ambassador, Alexandre Bikantov. The Central African […]
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, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at facilitating the reintegration of two active armed groups into the country’s peace framework. According to an official statement, the ceasefire is […]
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 suspects were arrested after attempting to poison the president as part of a plot to destabilize the government. The identity of the accused has not been revealed […]
