CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City

CAR Leader Blames West's 'Plundering' Of Africa For Migrant Crisis

The head of the Central African Republic on Thursday accused the West of triggering a migration crisis by pillaging Africa's natural resources through slavery and colonization.

'We Massacred Civilians': Central Africa Fighter Says Russia's Wagner Ordered 'A Lot Of Executions'

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Wagner group

The Wagner group has a significant influence in the CAR as it has been hired to protect the government of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra from rebels.

Here's How Russia's Wagner Group Funds Its Criminal, Paramilitary Activities In Ukraine And Beyond

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin makes a statement in an undisclosed location

The Wagner Group has been plundering valuable resources from African countries, including Mali, Sudan, Libya and the CAR.

People in military uniform, claimed to be soldiers of Russian mercenary group Wagner pose for a picture believed to be in a salt mine in Soledar

Russia's Wagner Fighters Accused Of Killing 9 Chinese Miners Amid Putin-Xi Partnership

The incident occurred a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping's scheduled meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

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A general view shows a part of the capital Bangui, Central African Republic, February 16, 2016.

After Adopting Bitcoin, Central African Republic Plans To Launch Investment Platform

The Central African Republic plans to launch the SANGO initiative and establish the first legal crypto investment hub in Africa. Interested people can join the waiting list.

Parth Dubey May 25, 2022

Representations of virtual currency Bitcoin are seen in this picture illustration taken taken March 13, 2020.

African Country Becomes Second Nation To Officially Adopt Bitcoin As Official Currency

Bitcoin has been validated as the official currency in this country

Joseph Gobran Apr 28, 2022

A UN peacekeeper patrols the Central African Republic city of Bangassou, which was seized by rebels

C.African City Briefly Seized By Rebels Now A Ghost Town

C.African city briefly seized by rebels now a ghost town

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 15, 2021

Rwandan UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic deployed at checkpoints on the road from Bangui to Damara

Aid Convoy Reaches C. Africa Capital After 50-day Blockade

Aid convoy reaches C. Africa capital after 50-day blockade

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 08, 2021

Ongwen, nicknamed "White Ant", was convicted of charges including murder, rape, sexual enslavement and the conscription of child soldiers. He had denied all the charges

Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of Uganda War Crimes

Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of Uganda war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

People from Lukodi gather around a radio to listen to the verdict

'We Shall Sleep Soundly': Relief In Uganda As LRA Commander Jailed

'We shall sleep soundly': relief in Uganda as LRA commander jailed

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

Recent election-based violence in the Central African Republic has displaced more than 200,000, the United Nations said

Great Lakes African Leaders Call For C. African Republic Ceasefire

Great Lakes African leaders call for C. African Republic ceasefire

AFP News Jan 29, 2021

The CAR ranks second to last out of 189 countries in the UN's Human Development Index, a benchmark of poverty

Two UN Troops Killed In C. Africa As President's Re-election Confirmed

Two UN troops killed in C. Africa as president's re-election confirmed

AFP News Jan 18, 2021

Armed groups waging a nationwide offensive captured Bangassou on January 3. A UN patrol is seen passing the city's cathedral in 2017.

UN Troops Recapture C.African City From Rebels

UN troops recapture C.African city from rebels

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2021

The soldier died in an ambush by a coalition of rebels near Grimari, roughly 300 kilometres northeast of the capital Bangui

UN Peacekeeper Killed In Central African Republic

UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic

AFP News Jan 15, 2021

Men gathered round the body of a rebel of the Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC) killed by loyalist forces in Bangui on January 13, 2021. Rebel forces in the Central African Republic launched two attacks on January 13, 2021 close to the capital Bangui

Russia Pulling 'Military Instructors' Out Of Central African Republic: Diplomats

Russia pulling 'military instructors' out of Central African Republic: diplomats

AFP News Jan 15, 2021

Cameroon is one of the countries sheltering refugees from the Central African Republic

Refugees Fleeing C. Africa Double In A Week To 60,000: UN

Refugees fleeing C. Africa double in a week to 60,000: UN

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 15, 2021

UN peacekeepers have been helping push back rebel attacks

C. African Rebels Repelled In Closest Attack Yet To Capital

C. African rebels repelled in closest attack yet to capital

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 13, 2021

UN peacekeepers have been helping push back rebel attacks

Rebels Launch Attacks Close To C.Africa Capital

Rebels launch attacks close to C.Africa capital

AFP News Jan 13, 2021

Refugees from the Central African Republic wait in line to register after crossing into Cameroon

C.African Rebels Try To Sever Capital's Vital Artery

C.African rebels try to sever capital's vital artery

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 12, 2021

Rwandan UN peacekeepers protected Touadera as he voted

C. Africa's Touadera Wins Re-election As Opposition Cries Foul

C. Africa's Touadera wins re-election as opposition cries foul

AFP News Jan 04, 2021

Central African Republic

Central African Republic Votes In Polls Marred By Violence

Central African Republic votes in polls marred by violence

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 27, 2020

Former president Francois Bozize, left, and his successor President Faustin Archange Touadera

Three UN Peacekeepers Killed In C.Africa Ahead Of National Polls

Three UN peacekeepers killed in C.Africa ahead of national polls

AFP News Dec 26, 2020

Rebel groups have said they will continue their march on Central African Republic's capital Bangui after calling off a ceasefire

C.Africa Rebel Groups Call Off Ceasefire Before Election

C.Africa rebel groups call off ceasefire before election

AFP News Dec 25, 2020

Central African Republic

Touadera Favourite As Troubled Central Africa Heads To Vote

Touadera favourite as troubled Central Africa heads to vote

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 24, 2020

Portuguese peacekeeping troops headed out on Tuesday towards Boali, a town on the key RN1 highway where rebels had clashed with security forces

UN Says Seized C.African Town Under Peacekeepers' Control

UN says seized C.African town under peacekeepers' control

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 23, 2020

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