Central African Republic

War crimes and power brokering: How far has Russia gone into Africa?

The role of Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic has once again come under the spotlight as allegations of war crimes emerge in a classified UN report obtained by an American media outlet.

Fresh farmer-herder clashes in CAR claim more than a dozen lives

A herder who led his livestock into a field was killed after the dispute with a farmer turned violent in the CAR. Chadian herders went on the rampage in reprisal, killing 14 people including women and children, torching 66 homes and granaries.

UN says attacks on peacekeepers in CAR may constitute war crimes

The Security Council holds an open meeting on the broader central Africa region where the United States and Russia traded accusations over actions in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic votes amid tight security in second round of polls

The parliamentary election included run-off votes in 49 electoral districts and first round voting in 69 districts where violence stopped the vote from taking place in December.

Central Africa football boss and ‘Rambo’ deny war crimes

Trial of ex-sports minister Ngaissona and militia chief Yekatom is taking place against a backdrop of unrest in Central African Republic where rebels are waging an offensive against President Faustin Archange Touadera’s government.

UN: Central African Republic faces dire humanitarian plight

A UN spokesman said the key cause of the deteriorating situation is the very high level of insecurity along the road link to Cameroon where over 1,600 trucks, with 500 carrying humanitarian supplies, remain blocked at the border since mid-December.

UN urges increase of peacekeepers in CAR to maintain peace, aid

Head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic says 3,000 more peacekeepers needed to raise the ceiling to 14,650 in order to combat new threats.

Central African Republic declares state of emergency after armed attacks

Tensions have escalated dramatically in the country since December's controversial presidential polls, with groups opposed to President Faustin Archange Touadera's re-election.

Central African Republic court confirms Touadera’s re-election as president

The country’s Constitutional Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 13 of the 16 other candidates who argued the results were an outcome of “massive fraud."

UN troops recapture city from rebels in Central African Republic

UN force "remains on alert" to prevent any rebel return or other actions against civilians, after its troops have retaken control of a city in the Central African Republic captured two weeks ago by armed groups.

Violence in Central African Republic displaces nearly 60,000 in a week

UNHCR says violence following last month’s contested presidential election caused some 50,000 to flee across Ubangi river into the DRC.

Central African Republic President Touadera wins second term

The country’s electoral commission has declared Touadera the winner of the December 27 election, saying he secured enough votes in the first round to make a runoff unnecessary.