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

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

Central African Republic : Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic : Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels  Africa Intelligence

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

Pope Francis and Africa: 'His love for the continent was great' - BBCPope Francis and Africa: 'His love for the continent was great'  BBC

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

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

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

How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa - Al JazeeraHow Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa  Al Jazeera

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

Pope Francis: A compassionate voice for Africa - Vatican NewsPope Francis: A compassionate voice for Africa  Vatican News

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

Central African Republic agrees peace deals with two rebel groups - News24Central African Republic agrees peace deals with two rebel groups  News24

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

The New Guard Burundi, Sudan, Central African Republic - Africa IntelligenceThe New Guard Burundi, Sudan, Central African Republic  Africa Intelligence

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

Central African Republic : President Touadéra refuses red card for national football team - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic : President Touadéra refuses red card for national football team  Africa Intelligence

Central African Republic - General DebateCentral African Republic  General Debate

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

Thousands rally against Russian Wagner mercenaries in Central African Republic - AP NewsThousands rally against Russian Wagner mercenaries in Central African Republic  AP News

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

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

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 : Bangui brings backers together around development plan - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic : Bangui brings backers together around development plan  Africa Intelligence

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of April 19, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of April 19, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic U20 profile: Underdogs with a point to prove in Egypt - Confédération Africaine de FootballCentral African Republic U20 profile: Underdogs with a point to prove in Egypt  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

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

Cardinal Nzapalainga Eulogizes Pope Francis as “a man who loved the Central African Republic, Church in Africa” - aciafrica.orgCardinal Nzapalainga Eulogizes Pope Francis as “a man who loved the Central African Republic, Church in Africa”  aciafrica.org

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

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

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

Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (15 - 21 December 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (15 - 21 December 2024)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic: Peace efforts bearing fruit - Independent Catholic NewsCentral African Republic: Peace efforts bearing fruit  Independent Catholic News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis' special, sometimes conflictual, relationship with Africa - RFIPope Francis' special, sometimes conflictual, relationship with Africa  RFI

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

Pope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised - The ConversationPope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised  The Conversation

Central African Republic announced a new-look squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Confédération Africaine de FootballCentral African Republic announced a new-look squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 24, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 24, 2025)  ReliefWeb

False: With Russia's support, CAR significantly succeeded in combating militants - VOA - Voice of America English NewsFalse: With Russia's support, CAR significantly succeeded in combating militants  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

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

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

Central African Republic: DIEM - Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 6 - Results and recommendations (September 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: DIEM - Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 6 - Results and recommendations (September 2024)  ReliefWeb

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 03, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of January 03, 2025)  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

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

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 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 - Security Council, 9864th meeting - UN Web TVCentral African Republic - Security Council, 9864th meeting  UN Web TV

US lawmakers move to block IMF Central Africa support over oil fund dispute - ReutersUS lawmakers move to block IMF Central Africa support over oil fund dispute  Reuters

Central African Republic | Humanitarian Response Plan 2025 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic | Humanitarian Response Plan 2025  ReliefWeb

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 (CAR) - Sudan Situation (10 - 16 November 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (10 - 16 November 2024)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic: MINUSCA remains essential - France ONUCentral African Republic: MINUSCA remains essential  France ONU

10 years of crises: The forgotten children of the Central African Republic - Unicef10 years of crises: The forgotten children of the Central African Republic  Unicef

Central African Republic: Situation Report, 5 Dec 2024 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: Situation Report, 5 Dec 2024  ReliefWeb

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

Central African Republic: New digital era dawns with debut of high-speed internet cable - African Development Bank GroupCentral African Republic: New digital era dawns with debut of high-speed internet cable  African Development Bank Group

Central African Republic Situation Report #7 - 3 September 2024 - unfpa.orgCentral African Republic Situation Report #7 - 3 September 2024  unfpa.org

Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want? - CNNAcross Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?  CNN

Central African Republic applauds extension of peacekeepers' mandate - VOA - Voice of America English NewsCentral African Republic applauds extension of peacekeepers' mandate  VOA - Voice of America English News

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Central African Republic - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Central African Republic  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa Overview - Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons (March 2025) - ReliefWebRegional Bureau for West and Central Africa Overview - Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons (March 2025)  ReliefWeb

UNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (19 - 25 January 2025) - ReliefWebUNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (19 - 25 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

Song's appointment as Central African Republic’s coach comes under fire - ReutersSong's appointment as Central African Republic’s coach comes under fire  Reuters

Central African Republic/Sudan : Faustin-Archange Touadéra paves the way for Emirati and Russian military sites - 31/03/2025 - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic/Sudan : Faustin-Archange Touadéra paves the way for Emirati and Russian military sites - 31/03/2025  Africa Intelligence

Upcoming Elections Could Make Big Difference in Central African Republic - VOA - Voice of America English NewsUpcoming Elections Could Make Big Difference in Central African Republic  VOA - Voice of America English News

Wagner's Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWagner's Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

UNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (16 December 2024) - ReliefWebUNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (16 December 2024)  ReliefWeb

The African Development Fund allocates nearly $135 million for water project in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development Bank GroupThe African Development Fund allocates nearly $135 million for water project in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo  African Development Bank Group

Central African Republic’s Trump-style memecoin crashes after launch - Financial TimesCentral African Republic’s Trump-style memecoin crashes after launch  Financial Times

Central African Republic opposition threatens to disrupt local elections - VOA - Voice of America English NewsCentral African Republic opposition threatens to disrupt local elections  VOA - Voice of America English News

Supporting transparent and inclusive elections in the Central African Republic - United Nations VolunteersSupporting transparent and inclusive elections in the Central African Republic  United Nations Volunteers

Strengthening humanitarian action through a listening approach in the Central Africa Republic - UnicefStrengthening humanitarian action through a listening approach in the Central Africa Republic  Unicef

Central African Republic (CAR) Accelerating results in education: Climate Annex: Climate change, education and gender - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) Accelerating results in education: Climate Annex: Climate change, education and gender  ReliefWeb

“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

UK accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections - AP NewsUK accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections  AP News

The situation in the Central African Republic - Security Council, 9783rd meeting - UN Web TVThe situation in the Central African Republic - Security Council, 9783rd meeting  UN Web TV

Central African Republic debuts meme coin 'experiment' - ReutersCentral African Republic debuts meme coin 'experiment'  Reuters

Central African Republic : Wagner seeks to regain control in south-east - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic : Wagner seeks to regain control in south-east  Africa Intelligence

Species Threat Abatement and Restoration in the Central African Republic - IUCNSpecies Threat Abatement and Restoration in the Central African Republic  IUCN

Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival - World Health Organization (WHO)Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival  World Health Organization (WHO)

Migration data in Middle Africa - migrationdataportal.orgMigration data in Middle Africa  migrationdataportal.org

Key Arrests in Central African Republic - Human Rights WatchKey Arrests in Central African Republic  Human Rights Watch

Boss moves in the Central African Republic - unfpa.orgBoss moves in the Central African Republic  unfpa.org

Central African Republic: Humanitarian Response Plan, January 2024 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: Humanitarian Response Plan, January 2024  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic - 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan (UPL-2024-MAACF002) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan (UPL-2024-MAACF002)  ReliefWeb

UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast - UN NewsUN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast  UN News