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

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

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

UN Security Council condemns attack against UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic - UNITED NEWS OF INDIAUN Security Council condemns attack against UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

UN Security Council Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Central African Republic - Medafrica TimesUN Security Council Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Central African Republic  Medafrica Times

Kenyan UN Peacekeeper Killed in Ambush in Central African Republic - NewsxKenyan UN Peacekeeper Killed in Ambush in Central African Republic  Newsx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central African Republic - Economy, Resources, Poverty - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Economy, Resources, 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 - Ethnic Groups, Diversity, Conflict - BritannicaCentral African Republic - Ethnic Groups, Diversity, Conflict  Britannica

Increased returns to the Central African Republic signal hope for lasting solutions - ReliefWebIncreased returns to the Central African Republic signal hope for lasting solutions  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic vs Mali: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsCentral African Republic vs Mali: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

Central African Republic : The uncertain fate of the European prisoner in a Bangui jail - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic : The uncertain fate of the European prisoner in a Bangui jail  Africa Intelligence

David Dacko | Biography, Central African Republic, & Facts - BritannicaDavid Dacko | Biography, Central African Republic, & Facts  Britannica

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

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

Central African Republic - General DebateCentral African Republic  General Debate

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

Are China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa? - Foreign PolicyAre China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa?  Foreign Policy

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

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

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

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

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

Central African Republic vs Mali Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds - Khel NowCentral African Republic vs Mali Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds  Khel Now

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

A Car for a Diocese in the Central African Republic - Church in NeedA Car for a Diocese in the Central African Republic  Church in Need

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

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

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

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

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: Floods - Aug 2024 - ReliefWebCentral African Republic: Floods - Aug 2024  ReliefWeb

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

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 - 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 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 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: 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

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

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

MATCH FACTS: Cote d’Ivoire and Central African Republic set for first meeting at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON - Confédération Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Cote d’Ivoire and Central African Republic set for first meeting at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON  Confédération Africaine de Football

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 vs Mali Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF) - The Stats ZoneCentral African Republic vs Mali Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)  The Stats Zone

UNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (2 – 8 February 2025) - ReliefWebUNHCR External Update: Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (2 – 8 February 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

Kenyan UN peacekeeper killed in an ambush in the Central African Republic, spokesperson says - Spectrum News NY1Kenyan UN peacekeeper killed in an ambush in the Central African Republic, spokesperson says  Spectrum News NY1

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)

UN Envoy Raises Concerns Over Central African Republic’s Upcoming Polls - News Central TVUN Envoy Raises Concerns Over Central African Republic’s Upcoming Polls  News Central TV

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

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)

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

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

Wagner Fanta: Russia's Defunct Mercenary Group Hopes To Make A Killing On Bottled Water - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWagner Fanta: Russia's Defunct Mercenary Group Hopes To Make A Killing On Bottled Water  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed [EN/AR] - 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 [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

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

Human rights situation in the Central African Republic: Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic, Yao Agbetse (A/HRC/57/79) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebHuman rights situation in the Central African Republic: Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic, Yao Agbetse (A/HRC/57/79) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

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

KDF soldier killed in ambush by attackers in Central African Republic - standardmedia.co.keKDF soldier killed in ambush by attackers in Central African Republic  standardmedia.co.ke

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

UN condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic - The EastAfricanUN condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic  The EastAfrican

Kenyan UN peacekeeper killed in an ambush in the Central African Republic, spokesperson says - WRAL.comKenyan UN peacekeeper killed in an ambush in the Central African Republic, spokesperson says  WRAL.com

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

Workshop series on CAT and OPCAT reporting and implementation in Central African Republic - ohchrWorkshop series on CAT and OPCAT reporting and implementation in Central African Republic  ohchr

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 (CAR) - Sudan Situation (as of October 11, 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (as of October 11, 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

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

Kenyan soldier killed in Central African Republic peacekeeping mission - NationKenyan soldier killed in Central African Republic peacekeeping mission  Nation

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

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

African Development Institute Empowers Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Somalia, and South Sudan through National Capacity-Building Initiatives - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Institute Empowers Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Somalia, and South Sudan through National Capacity-Building Initiatives  African Development Bank Group

Second malaria vaccine reaches Central African Republic - The LancetSecond malaria vaccine reaches Central African Republic  The Lancet

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 (CAR) - Sudan Situation External Update (20 – 25 June 2024) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation External Update (20 – 25 June 2024)  ReliefWeb

Central African Republic CAR opposition mulls strategy ahead of polls - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic CAR opposition mulls strategy ahead of polls  Africa Intelligence

Improving Livestock Farming in Central African Republic - Catholic Relief ServicesImproving Livestock Farming in Central African Republic  Catholic Relief Services

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

Kenyan peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic - standardmedia.co.keKenyan peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic  standardmedia.co.ke