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Central African Republic charges European aid worker with terrorism and undermining security

June 22, 2024 8:31 pm

On Friday, the prosecutor charged him with six crimes, including undermining the internal and external state security, as well as terrorism. If found guilty, he faces a sentence of forced labor for life.

Rebels kill at least 4 people during an attack on a Central African Republic mining town

May 12, 2024 10:09 pm

Central African Republic has been in conflict since 2013, when predominantly Muslim rebels seized power and forced the President Francois Bozize from office.

At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic, witnesses say

April 20, 2024 11:01 pm

Local boat pilots and fishermen were the first to react and rescued victims and collected bodies from the river before the emergency services arrived.

Roadside bomb kills three U.N. peacekeepers in Central African Republic

October 05, 2022 2:18 pm

The attack occurred near the village of Kaita, close to the border with Cameroon, in an area rife with militia activity.

Central Africa Republic: Rebels launch attack on capital

January 14, 2021 11:56 am

Government troops repelled an attack by armed rebels seeking to capture the capital Bangui. The conflict-ridden nation is on edge following the December 2020 election.

What's next after violent elections in Central African Republic?

January 07, 2021 3:47 pm

The armed conflict in the Central African Republic is heating up after the elections. Rebels took control of the city of Bangassou over the weekend. The government accuses former President Bozize of plotting a coup.

Central African Republic president Touadera wins reelection

January 05, 2021 12:05 pm

Faustin-Archange Touadera won a second term in an election that took place against a backdrop of violence by rebel groups. An investigation has been launched into former president Bozize, who has been accused of a coup.

Central African Republic: Three UN peacekeepers killed ahead of polls

December 27, 2020 11:21 am

Militias hostile to President Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is seeking a second term, have stepped up attacks since the constitutional court rejected several candidacies, including that of former President Francois Bozize, earlier this month.

Central African Republic accuses ex-president Bozize of coup plot

December 20, 2020 12:22 pm

Rebel militants have threatened to attack the capital of the Central African Republic ahead of the December 27 presidential and legislative elections. The government claims ex-leader Francois Bozize is plotting a coup.

UN: Central African Republic on way to successful elections

October 20, 2020 9:10 am

The mineral-rich Central African Republic has faced deadly inter-religious and inter-communal fighting since 2013, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power in the capital, Bangui.

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Living on the edge in conflict-hit Central African Republic

January 28, 2014 4:24 pm

A new interim civilian government has pledged to halt the violence and attempt to organise elections in Central African Republic before February 2015.

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