Central African Republic
Central African Republic - 8 April 2016
UN troops tried in DR Congo Three UN peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Central African Republic (CAR) have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo. Two of the Congolese troops denied charges of raping minors, while a third …
Sexual abuse by French soldiers and UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic: Ask your questions LIVE
According to the Code Blue campaign, at least 98 girls in Central African Republic reported they were sexually abused by French soldiers and UN peacekeepers, and three girls told U.N. staff they were tied up, undressed, and forced to have …
Central African Republic - 1 April 2016
Central African Republic votes in second round Voters in the Central African Republic went to the polls on Thursday for the second round of the country’s parliamentary election, a day after the new president was sworn in. At his …
Central African Republic - 18 March 2016
Central African Republic’s Biggest Challenge On March 30, president-elect Faustin-Archange Touadera will take office in the Central African Republic. His task, to quell the brutal sectarian violence that has torn his country apart, got even …
Central African Republic - 11 March 2016
First Violence Since Election Kills 12 At least 12 people have been killed in villages in Central African Republic (CAR) in the first outbreak of violence since before the conflict-torn country elected a new president. CAR held largely …
Central African Republic - 4 March 2016
Kidnappings by Kony’s LRA spike in Central African Republic More than 200 people have been kidnapped in eastern Central African Republic this year, already nearly double last year’s level, in a wave of abductions blamed on the Lord’s …
Media Statement - CAR Elections
Media Statement - CAR Elections
CAR - 12 February 2016
Central African Republic to Go Ahead With Elections Sunday Central African Republic’s long awaited presidential runoff vote will go forward Sunday alongside a second attempt at credible legislative elections, election authorities said as …
CAR - 2 Feb 2016
France says to wind down Central African Republic force by year-end France aims to scale back its military presence in Central African Republic by the end of the year, its defence minister said in a French media interview, as Paris …
CAR - 10 November 2015
Date set for Central African Republic polls The strife-torn Central African Republic is to hold presidential and legislative elections on December 27, the National Elections Authority announced on national radio on Monday. The vote will be …
CAR - 20 October 2015
Central African Republic: New Spate of Senseless Deaths Five days of sectarian violence that gripped Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, between September 25 and October 1, 2015, led to at least 31 targeted killings of …
CAR - 13 October 2015
Clashes as UN peacekeepers halt rebel advance on CAR capital UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic clashed with rebels who were attempting to march on the capital, a military source said today, adding that the offensive ended with …
CAR - 30 September 2015
Central African Republic: Aid Groups Seek Better Access to Strife-Torn Capital Aid officials pleaded Wednesday for more access to Bangui, the Central African Republic’s treacherous capital, saying that clashes between rival Christian and …
"Building an Even More Secure Central African Republic" and "The plague of Foreign Intervention" by Simon P. Alain Handy
Simon P Alain Handy, Former Special Advisor to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in CAR Simon P. Alain Handy spoke recently at a SALO workshop on the 2nd of September 2015 entitled: “Consensus Building Dialogue: Central …
CAR - 27 October 2015
Rebel negotiators abducted in Central African Republic capital Three senior members of a Central African Republic rebel group were abducted by unknown assailants in the capital Bangui on Monday after participating in peace talks convened by …
CAR - 16 Sept 2015
IMF approves 7.7 million pounds in aid for Central African Republic The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved about US$11.8 million (7.7 million pounds) in financial assistance for Central African Republic, the IMF said …
Consensus Building Dialogue: Central African Republic, Sudan/South Sudan - 2 September 2015
The workshop held in Pretoria on the 2nd of September 2015, discussed the political developments in Central African Republic (CAR), the conclusion of the transitional government, the forthcoming elections in that country and implications …
CAR - 1 September 2015
Central African Republic council adopts new constitution The transitional council in Central African Republic has adopted a constitution designed to form the base of a new government as the country attempts to turn a page on years of …
CAR - 25 August 2015
UN SECURITY COUNCIL IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC DIAMOND TRADING COMPANY The United Nations Security Council Committee concerning the Central African Republic (CAR) has imposed sanctions against the CAR’s diamond trading …
CAR - 19 August 2015
UN mission vows full investigation into allegations of abuse by peacekeepers in Central African Republic The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) said today that it is …