Central African Republic

Country Central African Republic
Capital Bangui
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc(XAF)
Languages Sango & French

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The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. President Ange-Felix PATASSE's civilian government was plagued by unrest, and in March 2003 he was deposed in a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE, who established a transitional government. Though the government has the tacit support of civil society groups and the main parties, a wide field of candidates contested the municipal, legislative, and presidential elections held in March and May of 2005 in which General BOZIZE was affirmed as president. The government still does not fully control the countryside, where pockets of lawlessness persist. Unrest in the neighboring nations of Chad, Sudan, and the DRC continues to affect stability in the Central African Republic as well.

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Boosting girls' education in the Central African Republic is key - World BankBoosting girls' education in the Central African Republic is key  World Bank

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Central African Republic confirms December 28 as general election date - TRT EspañolCentral African Republic confirms December 28 as general election date  TRT Español

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Central African Republic - Catholic Relief Services | CRSCentral African Republic  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

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Two ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity - UN NewsTwo ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity  UN News

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UN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic - UN NewsUN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic  UN News

True Partnership: EUTM RCA and the Central African Republic - EEASTrue Partnership: EUTM RCA and the Central African Republic  EEAS

ICC convicts Central African Republic rebels over war crimes - Al JazeeraICC convicts Central African Republic rebels over war crimes  Al Jazeera

Central African Republic - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectCentral African Republic  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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Central African Republic to hold general elections Dec. 28 - Anadolu AjansiCentral African Republic to hold general elections Dec. 28  Anadolu Ajansi

Renewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic - Stimson CenterRenewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic  Stimson Center

Justice Delayed in Central African Republic - Human Rights WatchJustice Delayed in Central African Republic  Human Rights Watch

Central African Republic Situation Report - June 2025 - unfpa.orgCentral African Republic Situation Report - June 2025  unfpa.org

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Fostering community resilience: A lifeline for the Central African Republic - World Bank BlogsFostering community resilience: A lifeline for the Central African Republic  World Bank Blogs

UN Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic - United Nations PeacekeepingUN Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic  United Nations Peacekeeping

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Central African Republic: ICC Convicts Two Anti-Balaka Leaders - Human Rights WatchCentral African Republic: ICC Convicts Two Anti-Balaka Leaders  Human Rights Watch

CHAN 2024: Madagascar vs Central African Republic – How to Watch & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Madagascar vs Central African Republic – How to Watch & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

Félix Ackebo, the new UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic, takes up his post - UnicefFélix Ackebo, the new UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic, takes up his post  Unicef

The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic - ICRC | International Committee of the Red CrossThe challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic  ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross

Digital 2025: The Central African Republic - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Central African Republic  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Putting people at the heart of climate solutions in the Central African Republic - World Bank BlogsPutting people at the heart of climate solutions in the Central African Republic  World Bank Blogs

Upcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council - UN NewsUpcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council  UN News

Vaccination off the map in the Central African Republic - UnicefVaccination off the map in the Central African Republic  Unicef

Russia Offers Central African Republic Security Guarantee and Broader Economic Partnership - Modern DiplomacyRussia Offers Central African Republic Security Guarantee and Broader Economic Partnership  Modern Diplomacy

Guterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsGuterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

A health system you can count on in the Central African Republic - UnicefA health system you can count on in the Central African Republic  Unicef

Evaluation of caries experience among schoolchildren in Central African Republic - NatureEvaluation of caries experience among schoolchildren in Central African Republic  Nature

Increased returns to the Central African Republic signal hope for lasting solutions - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyIncreased returns to the Central African Republic signal hope for lasting solutions  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Protecting the Central African Republic’s remote communities from polio - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaProtecting the Central African Republic’s remote communities from polio  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Violence and Herding in the Central African Republic: Time to Act - International Crisis GroupViolence and Herding in the Central African Republic: Time to Act  International Crisis Group

Child vaccination in the Central African Republic - UnicefChild vaccination in the Central African Republic  Unicef

Guterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic - UN NewsGuterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic  UN News

Central African Republic: RSF calls for immediate release of detained editor Ulrich Landry Nguéma Ngokpélé - Reporters sans frontièresCentral African Republic: RSF calls for immediate release of detained editor Ulrich Landry Nguéma Ngokpélé  Reporters sans frontières

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CAR Situation Report #5 - May 2025 - Central African Republic - ReliefWebCAR Situation Report #5 - May 2025 - Central African Republic  ReliefWeb

Budgeting for children in the Central African republic - UnicefBudgeting for children in the Central African republic  Unicef

The Central African Republic: An example of reconciliation between Christians and Muslims - Church in NeedThe Central African Republic: An example of reconciliation between Christians and Muslims  Church in Need

UN chief strongly condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic - UN NewsUN chief strongly condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic  UN News

Children and Armed Conflict Monthly Update - June 2025 - ReliefWebChildren and Armed Conflict Monthly Update - June 2025  ReliefWeb

Japan-Central African Republic Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Central African Republic Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Notice—Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic - The American Presidency ProjectNotice—Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic  The American Presidency Project

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Central African Republic to hold general election on December 28, 2025 - TRT EspañolCentral African Republic to hold general election on December 28, 2025  TRT Español

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Central African Republic: listening to people’s stories about foreign forces could help bring peace - The ConversationCentral African Republic: listening to people’s stories about foreign forces could help bring peace  The Conversation

World Report 2025: Central African Republic - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Central African Republic  Human Rights Watch

Rebuilding resilience in restive Central African Republic - UN World Food ProgrammeRebuilding resilience in restive Central African Republic  UN World Food Programme

African Union welcomes peace deal in Central African Republic, dissolution of 2 armed groups - Anadolu AjansiAfrican Union welcomes peace deal in Central African Republic, dissolution of 2 armed groups  Anadolu Ajansi

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Central African Republic: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | April 2025 - March 2026 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | April 2025 - March 2026  ReliefWeb

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Two ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsTwo ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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Central African Republic Country Climate and Development Report - ReliefWebCentral African Republic Country Climate and Development Report  ReliefWeb

Strengthening the participation of Central African Republic’s small businesses in regional value chains - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaStrengthening the participation of Central African Republic’s small businesses in regional value chains  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Slovenia pledges support for victims of Rome Statute crimes in the Central African Republic - | International Criminal CourtSlovenia pledges support for victims of Rome Statute crimes in the Central African Republic  | International Criminal Court

Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with state-run Africa Corps and pay for it - AP NewsRussia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with state-run Africa Corps and pay for it  AP News

“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed - unfpa.org“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed  unfpa.org

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Central African Republic, Chad Touadéra wins over rebel leaders in bid to secure re-election - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic, Chad Touadéra wins over rebel leaders in bid to secure re-election  Africa Intelligence

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Aspiring to a resilient health system in the Central African Republic - World BankAspiring to a resilient health system in the Central African Republic  World Bank

Central African Republic, Chad 3R and UPC rebels lay down their arms for good - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic, Chad 3R and UPC rebels lay down their arms for good  Africa Intelligence

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Central African Republic: Former rebel leader Sayo’s arrest a reminder of the urgent need for justice for past crimes - Amnesty InternationalCentral African Republic: Former rebel leader Sayo’s arrest a reminder of the urgent need for justice for past crimes  Amnesty International