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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Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors meet in emergency session on Sudan - UN NewsSecurity Council LIVE: Ambassadors meet in emergency session on Sudan  UN News

Renewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic: An Opportunity for the United Nations to Lead by Example - Stimson CenterRenewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic: An Opportunity for the United Nations to Lead by Example  Stimson Center

Building a smarter regulator: How the Central African Republic is improving telecom oversight - World Bank BlogsBuilding a smarter regulator: How the Central African Republic is improving telecom oversight  World Bank Blogs

The CAR is decisively engaged on the path towards restoring peace and security - France ONUThe CAR is decisively engaged on the path towards restoring peace and security  France ONU

The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Pakistan Welcomes Central African Republic’s Decision to Hold Elections in December - The Diplomatic InsightPakistan Welcomes Central African Republic’s Decision to Hold Elections in December  The Diplomatic Insight

Central African Republic – Presidential elections : two former Prime Ministers in the running - Africa24 TVCentral African Republic – Presidential elections : two former Prime Ministers in the running  Africa24 TV

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 says peace process in Central African Republic 'regained momentum' - TRT AfrikaUN envoy says peace process in Central African Republic 'regained momentum'  TRT Afrika

Russia Pushes CAR to Choose Africa Corps Over Wagner Mercenaries - Africa Defense ForumRussia Pushes CAR to Choose Africa Corps Over Wagner Mercenaries  Africa Defense Forum

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

Investing in rural people in the Central African Republic - IFADInvesting in rural people in the Central African Republic  IFAD

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

Maximizing National Wealth for Sustainable Prosperity in the Central African Republic - World Bank GroupMaximizing National Wealth for Sustainable Prosperity in the Central African Republic  World Bank Group

Central African Republic - Welcome to the United NationsCentral African Republic  Welcome to the United Nations

Central African Republic: ‘3R’ combatants in the northwest lay down their arms - UN NewsCentral African Republic: ‘3R’ combatants in the northwest lay down their arms  UN News

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

Valentine Rugwabiza , Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic - Welcome to the United NationsValentine Rugwabiza , Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic  Welcome to the United Nations

Central African Republic: ‘3R’ combatants in the northwest lay down their arms - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsCentral African Republic: ‘3R’ combatants in the northwest lay down their arms  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

UNSC Briefs on Central African Republic Crisis - Mirage NewsUNSC Briefs on Central African Republic Crisis  Mirage News

How nativism determines whose vote counts in the Central African Republic - The ConversationHow nativism determines whose vote counts in the Central African Republic  The Conversation

West and Central Africa: 2025 Regional Funding Status - General Overview (as of 6 October 2025) - ReliefWebWest and Central Africa: 2025 Regional Funding Status - General Overview (as of 6 October 2025)  ReliefWeb

The 2024 Central African Republic monkeypox outbreak: implications for pediatric involvement and global health - NatureThe 2024 Central African Republic monkeypox outbreak: implications for pediatric involvement and global health  Nature

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Today's top news: Israel & Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan - OCHAToday's top news: Israel & Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan  OCHA

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

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

Ghana vs Central Africa Republic highlights: Black Stars beat CAR 5-0 to move closer to 2026 World Cup - BBCGhana vs Central Africa Republic highlights: Black Stars beat CAR 5-0 to move closer to 2026 World Cup  BBC

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

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

Dealing with child mental health in the aftermath of conflict in the Central African Republic - UnicefDealing with child mental health in the aftermath of conflict in the Central African Republic  Unicef

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

Central African Republic Situation Report - June 2025 - United Nations Population FundCentral African Republic Situation Report - June 2025  United Nations Population Fund

Central African Republic Between boycott and participation, Central African opposition split over election strategy - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic Between boycott and participation, Central African opposition split over election strategy  Africa Intelligence

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

Central African Republic leader defends Russian mercenary presence - Financial TimesCentral African Republic leader defends Russian mercenary presence  Financial Times

The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic - ICRCThe challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic  ICRC

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

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

Welcome to the Central African Republic - World Bank GroupWelcome to the Central African Republic  World Bank Group

Central African Republic - Catholic Relief Services | CRSCentral African Republic  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

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

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

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

HIV in the Central African Republic - The Borgen ProjectHIV in the Central African Republic  The Borgen Project

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

China urges enhanced int'l support for Central African Republic to address security challenges - ????China urges enhanced int'l support for Central African Republic to address security challenges  ????

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

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

The Central African Republic launches a large-scale program for the future - PR NewswireThe Central African Republic launches a large-scale program for the future  PR Newswire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Central African Republic and the African Development Bank Group launch an ambitious programme to develop water resources in the Ubangui River basin - African Development Bank GroupThe Central African Republic and the African Development Bank Group launch an ambitious programme to develop water resources in the Ubangui River basin  African Development Bank Group

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

Félix Ackebo, the new UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic, takes up his post - UnicefFélix Ackebo, the new UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic, takes up his post  Unicef

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 and FAO to validate methane emissions report for the livestock sector - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCentral African Republic and FAO to validate methane emissions report for the livestock sector  Food and Agriculture Organization

In the Central African Republic, Russia Hopes to Shift Wagner Control to Africa Corps - Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftIn the Central African Republic, Russia Hopes to Shift Wagner Control to Africa Corps  Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

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

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

Central African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 14, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of March 14, 2025)  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 - Sudan Situation (As of May 5, 2025) - ReliefWebCentral African Republic - Sudan Situation (As of May 5, 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

Diamonds, conflict and crime in the Central African Republic: The lifting of the last Kimberley Process embargo - ReliefWebDiamonds, conflict and crime in the Central African Republic: The lifting of the last Kimberley Process embargo  ReliefWeb

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Central African Republic, Mozambique - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Central African Republic, Mozambique  OCHA

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

CAR opposition leader relinquishes French passport to run in presidential race - RFICAR opposition leader relinquishes French passport to run in presidential race  RFI

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central African Republic Touadéra to make unexpected stop in Abu Dhabi before Casablanca - Africa IntelligenceCentral African Republic Touadéra to make unexpected stop in Abu Dhabi before Casablanca  Africa Intelligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vaccination via motorcycle and canoe in Central African Republic - Doctors Without BordersVaccination via motorcycle and canoe in Central African Republic  Doctors Without Borders

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

CEMAC Central Bank Sets Record CFAF 800 Billion Weekly Liquidity Offer - Business in CameroonCEMAC Central Bank Sets Record CFAF 800 Billion Weekly Liquidity Offer  Business in Cameroon