Central African Republic

The Central African Republic, or Centrafrique, is a landlocked country in Central Africa.

It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the southeast, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers a land area of about 620,000 square kilometres (240,000 sq mi) and had an estimated population of around 4.7 million as of 2018.

As of 2020, the CAR is the scene of a civil war, ongoing since 2012.

Trip to Brussels, Libya, Peace-Keeping & other topics – Daily Briefing (21 June 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Trip to Brussels, Libya, Peace-Keeping & other topics – Daily Briefing (21 June 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Trip Announcement – Libya – Peacekeeping – South Sudan – Central African Republic – Ethiopia – Myanmar – … Read more Trip to Brussels, Libya, Peace-Keeping & other topics – Daily Briefing (21 June 2021)

Russian mercenaries accused of atrocities in the Central African Republic

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CNN published this video item, entitled “Russian mercenaries accused of atrocities in the Central African Republic” – below is their description. CNN has uncovered disturbing evidence of human rights atrocities by Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic. CNN’s Clarissa Ward and her team were denied entry to the country because of CNN’s previous reporting … Read more Russian mercenaries accused of atrocities in the Central African Republic

Central African Republic prime minister says government resigns

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Central African Republic prime minister says government resigns” – below is their description. The prime minister of the troubled #CentralAfricanRepublic, Firmin #Ngrebada, announced on Thursday that his #government had tendered its #resignation. FRANCE 24’s Clément Di Roma tells us more. FRANCE 24 English YouTube Channel Got a … Read more Central African Republic prime minister says government resigns

Central African Republic’s Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada announces resignation

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Central African Republic’s Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada announces resignation” – below is their description. The prime minister of the troubled Central African Republic, Firmin Ngrebada, announced on Thursday that his government had tendered its resignation. FRANCE 24 English YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in … Read more Central African Republic’s Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada announces resignation

Security Council President (Estonia) on Central African Republic – Media Stakeout (7 Jun 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Security Council President (Estonia) on Central African Republic – Media Stakeout (7 Jun 2021)” – below is their description. Elements to the press by Gert Auväärt, Deputy Permanent Representative of Estonia and President of the Security Council for the month of June, following closed consultations on the Central … Read more Security Council President (Estonia) on Central African Republic – Media Stakeout (7 Jun 2021)

Thank you Portugal: UN Peacekeeping Service and Sacrifice

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Thank you Portugal: UN Peacekeeping Service and Sacrifice” – below is their description. Portugal has contributed to UN peace operations since the 1990s, serving in the Balkans and Timor Leste among others. Portugal currently provides over 200 personnel to four UN peace operations. Its largest contingent is deployed … Read more Thank you Portugal: UN Peacekeeping Service and Sacrifice

Chad and Central African Republic call for investigation into border incident

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Chad and Central African Republic call for investigation into border incident” – below is their description. #Chad and the Central African Republic (#CAR) have called on the #UnitedNations and #African Union to investigate an #incident at a #border post in which at least six #Chadian #soldiers were … Read more Chad and Central African Republic call for investigation into border incident

Clean Energy, Climate Change/Plant Pests, Lebanon, & other topics – Daily Briefing (02 June 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Clean Energy, Climate Change/Plant Pests, Lebanon, & other topics – Daily Briefing (02 June 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Secretary-General/Clean Energy – Climate Change/Plant Pests – Lebanon – Yemen – Central African Republic – Libya – … Read more Clean Energy, Climate Change/Plant Pests, Lebanon, & other topics – Daily Briefing (02 June 2021)

Attack against UN Mission in Mali & other topics – Daily Briefing (1 June 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Attack against UN Mission in Mali & other topics – Daily Briefing (1 June 2021)” – below is their description. Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Gaza – Mali – Central African Republic – Ethiopia – Nigeria – Democratic Republic of the Congo – … Read more Attack against UN Mission in Mali & other topics – Daily Briefing (1 June 2021)

Exiled former leader Gbagbo to return to Ivory Coast June 17 – Eye on Africa

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Exiled former leader Gbagbo to return to Ivory Coast June 17 – Eye on Africa” – below is their description. In tonight’s edition: Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo is set to return home after ten years in exile. The decision to go home came after his acquittal … Read more Exiled former leader Gbagbo to return to Ivory Coast June 17 – Eye on Africa

Chad accuses Central African Republic army of killing six of its soldiers

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Chad accuses Central African Republic army of killing six of its soldiers” – below is their description. #Chad’s government on Monday accused the #CentralAfricanRepublic of killing six of its soldiers in an attack on an outpost in the south of the country, branding it a “#warCrime” that … Read more Chad accuses Central African Republic army of killing six of its soldiers

Chad accuses Central African Republic of ‘war crime’ after attack on outpost

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Chad accuses Central African Republic of ‘war crime’ after attack on outpost” – below is their description. #Chad’s government on Monday accused the #CentralAfricanRepublic of killing six of its soldiers in an attack on an outpost in the south of the country, branding it a “#warCrime” that … Read more Chad accuses Central African Republic of ‘war crime’ after attack on outpost

Rare glimpse at Russian help to end one of the world’s longest wars [EXCLUSIVE]

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RT published this video item, entitled “Rare glimpse at Russian help to end one of the world’s longest wars [EXCLUSIVE]” – below is their description. RT correspondent, Konstantin Rozhkov, takes a look at Russia’s help in the Central African Republic where civil war is brewing. Moscow’s been helping the country by sending instructors and small … Read more Rare glimpse at Russian help to end one of the world’s longest wars [EXCLUSIVE]

Central African Republic: Residents of capital Bangui face chronic water shortages

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Central African Republic: Residents of capital Bangui face chronic water shortages” – below is their description. The Central African Republic’s dry season is coming to an end and recent heavy rains over the capital Bangui led to power and water shortages for 10 days. But for hundreds of thousands of the … Read more Central African Republic: Residents of capital Bangui face chronic water shortages

Belarus, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics – Daily Briefing (24 May 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Belarus, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics – Daily Briefing (24 May 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Belarus – Democratic Republic Of The Congo/Statement – Democratic Republic Of The Congo/Humanitarian – Samoa – Secretary-General/World Health … Read more Belarus, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics – Daily Briefing (24 May 2021)