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The Latest Breaking News from Central African Republic

Africa’s newest book prize is named after Andreé Blouin: who was she?

Andrée Blouin was a political activist and writer from the Central African Republic. Until recently, her name hardly ever appeared in the grand narratives of Africa’s liberation.

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Wife and children of warlord Joseph Kony return to Uganda from Central African Republic

Ugandan authorities say one of the wives and three children of warlord Joseph Kony have been repatriated from Central African Republic while he remains in hiding

The Independent UK

Deadly Attack By Rebels In Central African Republic Village

Recent 3R militia attack in CAR's Nzoroh village leaves 9 dead and 700 homes burned. Government response awaited.

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Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

Human rights advocates and politicians from the region say Russian mercenaries are believed to be behind the disappearance of two soldiers in Central African Republic

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Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic

Families and activists in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, have protested over the government’s closure of a critical unit at the main public hospital following two sudden deaths

The Independent UK

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

Did Central African Republic Really Launch Memecoin $CAR? Doubts Arise Over Alleged Deepfake Announcement

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra's X account posted about the launch of the country's $CAR meme coin, but even with a $500 million market cap, there were "red flags" raised about the token's launch.

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Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

Russian mercenaries, like the Wagner group, have an awful reputation. Multiple western outlets have reported on their military ineffectiveness, their abysmal human rights record, and their exploitative nature.

The Conversation

Inside Story Of Russian Disinformation In Central African Republic

Former journalist exposes Russian disinformation campaign in Central African Republic, shedding light on manipulation tactics and challenges faced by journ...

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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

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

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on Russian and U.S. influence in Central African Republic

In the wake of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, a deal was struck between a private U.S. security firm and Central African Republic

The Independent UK

The US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic

Hours after Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against his country’s top military leaders, his private army’s biggest client in Africa panicked and turned for help to his foe in the West

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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

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Africa Faces New Mpox Outbreaks Amid Vaccine Shortage

New outbreaks of mpox in Nairobi and Central African Republic raise concerns in Africa due to limited vaccine access. Learn about the recent cases and chal...

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

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‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic

A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields

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Investment in skills development 'key to Africa’s growth potential', says OECD

A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on the way forward from Ragnheiour Elin Arnadottir, director of the OECD…

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‘We now face guns’: Small-scale miners fear Wagner’s advances in CAR

Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.

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Rebels Attack Chinese-Run Gold Mining Town In Central African Republic

Armed rebels attack Chinese-run gold mining town in Central African Republic, highlighting ongoing security challenges and instability in the region.

International Business Times

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.

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Ferry Sinks In Central African Republic, 20 Feared Dead

A wooden ferry carrying over 300 passengers sank in the Mpoko River in Bangui, CAR. Rescue efforts are ongoing as the death toll rises, prompting calls for...

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Challenges Of Disarmament Programs In Central African Republic

Challenges faced by a disarmament program in Central African Republic in reintegrating former fighters amidst ongoing conflict and limited opportunities.

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.

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