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 - Wikipedia
Central African Republic - CIA World Fact Book
Central African Republic - BBC
Central African Republic - Timeline - BBC

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Central African Republic • Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to strengthen Bangui-Rome ties - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic • Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to strengthen Bangui-Rome ties  Africa Intelligence

Five UN police officers killed as armoured vehicle crashes in Central African Republic - AnewZFive UN police officers killed as armoured vehicle crashes in Central African Republic  AnewZ

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - AP NewsUN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  AP News

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - NewswavUN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  Newswav

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

Central African Republic Pdt. thanks Morocco’s King for hosting meeting on investment opportunities in his country - The North Africa PostCentral African Republic Pdt. thanks Morocco’s King for hosting meeting on investment opportunities in his country  The North Africa Post

At least 29 students die in explosion, stampede at Central African Republic school - The HinduAt least 29 students die in explosion, stampede at Central African Republic school  The Hindu

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

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - ????UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  ????

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

West & Central Africa: Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons Presence (Figures Available as of 31 August 2025) - ReliefWebWest & Central Africa: Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons Presence (Figures Available as of 31 August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Our intervention in Central African Republic - Action contre la FaimOur intervention in Central African Republic  Action contre la Faim

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

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

Central African Republic leverages Casablanca’s financial hub for $10.7 billion development plan - The North Africa PostCentral African Republic leverages Casablanca’s financial hub for $10.7 billion development plan  The North Africa Post

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation - 22 August 2025 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation - 22 August 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

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

Human rights organization welcomes Central African Republic ratification of women’s rights treaty - Jurist.orgHuman rights organization welcomes Central African Republic ratification of women’s rights treaty  Jurist.org

Central African Republic faces ongoing challenges ahead of elections - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsCentral African Republic faces ongoing challenges ahead of elections  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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

Five U.N. police officers die as armored vehicle plunges into river in Central African Republic - Face2Face AfricaFive U.N. police officers die as armored vehicle plunges into river in Central African Republic  Face2Face Africa

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

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

Lioness sighting in Central African Republic a ‘hopeful sign’ for northern subspecies - MongabayLioness sighting in Central African Republic a ‘hopeful sign’ for northern subspecies  Mongabay

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Central African Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Central African Republic  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Central African Republic President Lauds ‘Enlightened & Exemplary’ African Leadership of His Majesty the King - sahara-news.orgCentral African Republic President Lauds ‘Enlightened & Exemplary’ African Leadership of His Majesty the King  sahara-news.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Economic Barometer for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community – Spring 2025 - World BankEconomic Barometer for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community – Spring 2025  World Bank

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

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

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

Central African Republic: Official Publication of Final Electoral Roll - AL24 NewsCentral African Republic: Official Publication of Final Electoral Roll  AL24 News

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

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

Central African Republic validates livestock methane emissions report - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCentral African Republic validates livestock methane emissions report  Food and Agriculture Organization

CAR electoral body outs election calendar - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineCAR electoral body outs election calendar  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Central African Republic in Morocco Investors’ Roundtable Africa24 to Deliver Exclusive Coverage - ZAWYACentral African Republic in Morocco Investors’ Roundtable Africa24 to Deliver Exclusive Coverage  ZAWYA

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

CAR Situation Report #4 - April 2025 - Central African Republic - ReliefWebCAR Situation Report #4 - April 2025 - Central African Republic  ReliefWeb

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

Central African Republic: UNHCR Operational Update, June 2025 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: UNHCR Operational Update, June 2025  ReliefWeb

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

National transformation: CAR leader hails Casablanca as turning point - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineNational transformation: CAR leader hails Casablanca as turning point  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Central African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections - africanews.comCentral African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections  africanews.com

Central African Republic - Deliver a waste methane assessment for the city of Bangui - Climate and Clean Air CoalitionCentral African Republic - Deliver a waste methane assessment for the city of Bangui  Climate and Clean Air Coalition

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

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - Ottumwa CourierUN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  Ottumwa Courier

Central African Republic ratifies the Maputo Protocol, becoming the 46th African Union Member State to commit to advancing women’s rights - Equality NowCentral African Republic ratifies the Maputo Protocol, becoming the 46th African Union Member State to commit to advancing women’s rights  Equality Now

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

The Central African Republic launches a large-scale program for the future - Yahoo FinanceThe Central African Republic launches a large-scale program for the future  Yahoo Finance

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

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

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

Sudan situation: Central African Republic - As of July 11, 2025 - ReliefWebSudan situation: Central African Republic - As of July 11, 2025  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event - Human Rights WatchCentral African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event  Human Rights Watch

Kick-off meeting launches new funding mechanism in Central African Republic - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceKick-off meeting launches new funding mechanism in Central African Republic  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

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

Central African Republic: “Little by little, hope is being reborn,” bishops say - Church in NeedCentral African Republic: “Little by little, hope is being reborn,” bishops say  Church in Need

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

UNFPA Central African Republic Situation Report #3 - March 2025 - unfpa.orgUNFPA Central African Republic Situation Report #3 - March 2025  unfpa.org

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

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

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

Central African Republic will tokenise land using $CAR coin - Digital Watch ObservatoryCentral African Republic will tokenise land using $CAR coin  Digital Watch Observatory

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

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

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - The Killeen Daily HeraldUN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  The Killeen Daily Herald

Rebel groups in CAR lay down their arms as new peace deal begins - RFIRebel groups in CAR lay down their arms as new peace deal begins  RFI

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers - The SpecUN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers  The Spec

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

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

Community Engagement Platforms for Education in the Central African Republic Provide an Inspiring Model for a South-South Cooperation with a Government Delegation from Chad - UnicefCommunity Engagement Platforms for Education in the Central African Republic Provide an Inspiring Model for a South-South Cooperation with a Government Delegation from Chad  Unicef

“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

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

Central African Republic The scoop on Bangui's major mining deal with Canada's CVMR - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic The scoop on Bangui's major mining deal with Canada's CVMR  Africa Intelligence