Central African Republic

UN investigating alleged killings by CAR forces, Russia mercenaries

Over 30 civilians were reportedly killed by government forces and Russian mercenaries contracted to support them in a January 16-17 operation that targeted a rebel group.

EU: CAR military training suspended over Russian mercenaries

The announcement comes amid fears the soldiers trained by EU training Mision in the Central African Republic could be recruited by Russian mercenary group Wagner.

South African scientists scrambling to combat Omicron variant

The new coronavirus variant has a high number of mutations that appear to make it more transmissible and help it evade immune responses.

West and Central Africa have highest number of child soldiers globally

According to a recent UNICEF report, more than 21,000 children have been recruited over the last five years by the armed forces or groups in the two regions.

Russian mercenaries harass civilians in Central African Republic: UN

UN experts asserted that the Wagner Group, which works closely with police and the CAR army, has been committing systemic human rights and international humanitarian law violations.

Central African Republic leader offers cease-fire to rebels

Is the war torn country of the Central African Republic about to see a ceasefire between warring factions?

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.