Central African Republic

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

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Introduction

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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Central African Republic - CIA World Fact Book
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Central African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event - Human Rights WatchCentral African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event  Human Rights Watch

Central African Republic exam crush: Panic following blast kills 29 pupils in Bangui - BBCCentral African Republic exam crush: Panic following blast kills 29 pupils in Bangui  BBC

Central African Republic: Stampede in School Kills 29, Three Days Of Mourning Declared | N18G - FirstpostCentral African Republic: Stampede in School Kills 29, Three Days Of Mourning Declared | N18G  Firstpost

Central African Republic Appeal - UnicefCentral African Republic Appeal  Unicef

Central African Republic Boganda High School disaster: power company Enerca under pressure - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic Boganda High School disaster: power company Enerca under pressure  Africa Intelligence

Central African Republic - Conflict, Ethnicity, Geography - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Conflict, Ethnicity, Geography  Britannica

Central Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability - UN NewsCentral Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability  UN News

29 dead and 260 injured in stampede at Bangui high school - africanews.com29 dead and 260 injured in stampede at Bangui high school  africanews.com

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

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

African Parks earns over $7 million from carbon credit sales in Benin and CAR - MongabayAfrican Parks earns over $7 million from carbon credit sales in Benin and CAR  Mongabay

Central African Republic - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeCentral African Republic  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Central African Republic - Health, Welfare, Poverty - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Health, Welfare, Poverty  Britannica

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

Félix Ackebo, UNICEF's representative in the Central African Republic - UnicefFélix Ackebo, UNICEF's representative in the Central African Republic  Unicef

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

Central African Republic - Independence, Conflict, Poverty - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Independence, Conflict, Poverty  Britannica

Central African Republic faces ongoing challenges ahead of elections - UN NewsCentral African Republic faces ongoing challenges ahead of elections  UN News

Central African Republic - Economy, Resources, Poverty - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Economy, Resources, Poverty  Britannica

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 - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsCentral African Republic  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Historic agreement between India's Mahasakthi Group and Central African Republic for sugar and casava project - ChiniMandiHistoric agreement between India's Mahasakthi Group and Central African Republic for sugar and casava project  ChiniMandi

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic  GOV.UK

Central African Republic emergency - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyCentral African Republic emergency  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Renewables Boost Sustainable Development in the Central African Republic and The Gambia - World BankRenewables Boost Sustainable Development in the Central African Republic and The Gambia  World Bank

Central African Republic: UN report calls for accountability for attacks by armed groups active in Haut Oubangui - ohchrCentral African Republic: UN report calls for accountability for attacks by armed groups active in Haut Oubangui  ohchr

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

NRC in the Central African Republic - nrc.noNRC in the Central African Republic  nrc.no

Central African Republic - Kolingba, Authoritarianism, Conflict - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Kolingba, Authoritarianism, Conflict  Britannica

Central African Republic - Ethnic Groups, Diversity, Conflict - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Ethnic Groups, Diversity, Conflict  Britannica

Central African Republic - Conflict, Poverty, Instability - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Conflict, Poverty, Instability  Britannica

Central African Republic: Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/383) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/383) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

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

29 children killed, over 250 injured in explosion and stampede in a Central African Republic school - Firstpost29 children killed, over 250 injured in explosion and stampede in a Central African Republic school  Firstpost

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

Central African Republic: African Development Bank Strengthens Capacity to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows and Manage Resource-backed Loans - African Development Bank GroupCentral African Republic: African Development Bank Strengthens Capacity to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows and Manage Resource-backed Loans  African Development Bank Group

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

Central African Republic: Briefing and Consultations : What's In Blue - Security Council ReportCentral African Republic: Briefing and Consultations : What's In Blue  Security Council Report

Stigmatised for being deaf: Zénabou's story - UN NewsStigmatised for being deaf: Zénabou's story  UN News

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 21, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 21, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Dozens killed in Central African Republic school stampede - DWDozens killed in Central African Republic school stampede  DW

Central African Republic - General DebateCentral African Republic  General Debate

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 28, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 28, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic: President Faustin-Archange Touadéra launches construction work on the 221-kilometre Gouga-Mbaïki-Bangui road - African Development Bank GroupCentral African Republic: President Faustin-Archange Touadéra launches construction work on the 221-kilometre Gouga-Mbaïki-Bangui road  African Development Bank Group

U.S.-Russia battle to influence Africa plays out in Central African Republic - The HinduU.S.-Russia battle to influence Africa plays out in Central African Republic  The Hindu

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

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

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

Explosion occurs at high school during exams in Central African Republic’s capital - Tripura ChronicleExplosion occurs at high school during exams in Central African Republic’s capital  Tripura Chronicle

Central African Republic: Share of economic sectors in gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013 to 2023 - StatistaCentral African Republic: Share of economic sectors in gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013 to 2023  Statista

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

Central African Republic: Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/97) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/97) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

Pursuing the peace process in the Central African Republic is essential - France ONUPursuing the peace process in the Central African Republic is essential  France ONU

Building resilience and strengthening governance in Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, and South Sudan - African Development Bank GroupBuilding resilience and strengthening governance in Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, and South Sudan  African Development Bank Group

Medical training in Central African Republic - EEASMedical training in Central African Republic  EEAS

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation: Socioeconomic Profile, January 2025 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation: Socioeconomic Profile, January 2025  ReliefWeb

Boosting education in the heart of the Central African Republic - UnicefBoosting education in the heart of the Central African Republic  Unicef

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

UN rights expert urges reform of Central African Republic electoral authority ahead of 2025 elections - JURIST Legal NewsUN rights expert urges reform of Central African Republic electoral authority ahead of 2025 elections  JURIST Legal News

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

Nearly 20 killed in stampede at high school in Central African Republic's capital - XinhuaNearly 20 killed in stampede at high school in Central African Republic's capital  Xinhua

Funding shortages threaten relief for millions of Sudanese refugees: WFP - UN NewsFunding shortages threaten relief for millions of Sudanese refugees: WFP  UN News

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

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

The Central African Republic and the African Development Bank to accelerate current development projects - African Development Bank GroupThe Central African Republic and the African Development Bank to accelerate current development projects  African Development Bank Group

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

Road rehabilitation in the Central African Republic - World Bank BlogsRoad rehabilitation in the Central African Republic  World Bank Blogs

Central African Republic - France ONUCentral African Republic  France ONU

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

Central African Republic celebrates African Development Bank’s 60th anniversary - African Development Bank GroupCentral African Republic celebrates African Development Bank’s 60th anniversary  African Development Bank Group

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 14, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 14, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Humanitarian Action for Children 2025 - Central African Republic (June 2025) - ReliefWebHumanitarian Action for Children 2025 - Central African Republic (June 2025)  ReliefWeb

Dozens Killed in Central African Republic School Stampede - allAfrica.comDozens Killed in Central African Republic School Stampede  allAfrica.com

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

Conflict in Sudan is spilling into Central African Republic: UN - TRT GlobalConflict in Sudan is spilling into Central African Republic: UN  TRT Global

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

Unraveling the fragility trap in the Central African Republic civil war - World Bank BlogsUnraveling the fragility trap in the Central African Republic civil war  World Bank Blogs

UN chief urges peaceful, credible elections in Central African Republic - Welcome to the United NationsUN chief urges peaceful, credible elections in Central African Republic  Welcome to the United Nations

Central African Republic introduces new malaria vaccine in routine EPI to vaccinate around 200,000 children in 2024 - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceCentral African Republic introduces new malaria vaccine in routine EPI to vaccinate around 200,000 children in 2024  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Pope assures prayers for Central African Republic students killed - aleteia.orgPope assures prayers for Central African Republic students killed  aleteia.org

UK-based Christian Entity Denounces Russian Mercenaries’ “gross violations of human rights, humanitarian law” in CAR - aciafrica.orgUK-based Christian Entity Denounces Russian Mercenaries’ “gross violations of human rights, humanitarian law” in CAR  aciafrica.org

Pope prays for Bangui school tragedy victims and appeals for peace through diplomacy - Vatican NewsPope prays for Bangui school tragedy victims and appeals for peace through diplomacy  Vatican News

In the Central African Republic, a former propagandist lifts the veil on the inner workings of Russian disinformation - Forbidden StoriesIn the Central African Republic, a former propagandist lifts the veil on the inner workings of Russian disinformation  Forbidden Stories

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

Success Stories | Central African Republic a Resource Rich Nation - World BankSuccess Stories | Central African Republic a Resource Rich Nation  World Bank

Cryptocurrency: Central African Republic leader launches meme-coin 'experiment' - BBCCryptocurrency: Central African Republic leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'  BBC

Central African Republic II situation: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II unseals an arrest warrant for Mr Edmond Beina - | International Criminal CourtCentral African Republic II situation: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II unseals an arrest warrant for Mr Edmond Beina  | International Criminal Court

An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school - AP NewsAn explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school  AP News

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

Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (as of November 29, 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (as of November 29, 2024)  ReliefWeb

Boss moves in the Central African Republic - United Nations Population FundBoss moves in the Central African Republic  United Nations Population Fund

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: On the road to reconciliation in Bangassou - Revisited - France 24Central African Republic: On the road to reconciliation in Bangassou - Revisited  France 24

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 17, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 17, 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

GONE webinar: Central African Republic: Fighting against onchocerciasis in difficult conditions - World Health Organization (WHO)GONE webinar: Central African Republic: Fighting against onchocerciasis in difficult conditions  World Health Organization (WHO)

Central African Republic Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerCentral African Republic Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller