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.
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Is CAR on the brink of outright war? | The Stream” – below is their description. Tens of thousands of people in the Central African Republic have fled their homes in recent weeks amid assaults on cities and towns by an armed opposition coalition. An estimated 100,000 people have been … Read more
FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Violence in Central African Republic: Cameroon’s border on high alert” – below is their description. Thousands of people have been forced from their homes in the #CentralAfricanRepublic due to rebel forces taking over towns. The United Nations refugee agency says that at least 60,000 people have already fled to neighbouring … Read more Violence in Central African Republic: Cameroon’s border on high alert
FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Thousands flee violence in Central African republic” – below is their description. In tonight’s edition: An uptick in rebel violence in the Central African Republic. France 24 takes you to the border with Cameroon, where thousands are fleeing to escape the militant threat. With the majority of COVID vaccine … Read more Thousands flee violence in Central African republic
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Peacebuilding Fund, Palestinian Elections, Ethiopia & other topics -Daily Briefing (26 January 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Senior Personnel Appointment – Secretary-General – Peacebuilding Fund – Middle East – Ethiopia – Ethiopia Journalist – Yemen – … Read more Peacebuilding Fund, Palestinian Elections, Ethiopia & other topics -Daily Briefing (26 January 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “The World Economic Forum & other topics – Daily Briefing (25 January 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Economic Situation Report – World Economic Forum – Climate Adaptation Summit – Yemen – Saudi Arabia – Central African … Read more The World Economic Forum & other topics – Daily Briefing (25 January 2021)
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “In war-weary CAR, humanitarian crisis deepens amid fresh violence” – below is their description. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, says tens of thousands of people have fled the recent violence in the Central African Republic to neighbouring countries. Foreign forces supporting the government of the CAR have … Read more In war-weary CAR, humanitarian crisis deepens amid fresh violence
FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Central African Republic declares state of emergency after armed attacks, UN calls for peacekeeping” – below is their description. The Central African Republic has declared a state of emergency in the country as the government struggles to hold back a rebel movement following disputed elections in December. … Read more Central African Republic declares state of emergency after armed attacks, UN calls for peacekeeping
United Nations published this video item, entitled “CAR ‘is at grave risk of a setback in terms of security and peacebuilding’-Security Council Briefing” – below is their description. Briefing the Security Council on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the top UN official in the country Mankeur Ndiaye said the CAR “is at … Read more CAR ‘is at grave risk of a setback in terms of security and peacebuilding’-Security Council Briefing
Reuters published this video item, entitled “Ceremony honors U.N. peacekeepers killed in CAR” – below is their description. Two United Nations peacekeepers, killed in Central African Republic last week, were honored at a ceremony in the capital Bangui on Wednesday. #News Reuters YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. … Read more Ceremony honors U.N. peacekeepers killed in CAR
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “CAR rebel attacks displace at least 100,000 people” – below is their description. At least 100,000 people have been forced from their homes after rebel attacks in the Central African Republic during last month’s disputed elections. Opposition politicians say the vote was rigged. And a rebel coalition … Read more CAR rebel attacks displace at least 100,000 people
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Syria, Guatemala, COVID-19 in Asia/Pacific & other topics – Daily Briefing (20 January 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Syria – Central African Republic – Guatemala/Honduras – Covid-19/Asia and the Pacific – Libya Shipwreck – Honour Roll … Read more Syria, Guatemala, COVID-19 in Asia/Pacific & other topics – Daily Briefing (20 January 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Central African Republic, Mali, South Sudan & other topics – Daily Briefing (19 January 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Central African Republic – Mali – South Sudan – Ethiopia – Libya – Syria – Israel/Palestine – … Read more Central African Republic, Mali, South Sudan & other topics – Daily Briefing (19 January 2021)
Reuters published this video item, entitled “CAR court confirms Touadera re-election” – below is their description. Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in Central African Republic, emphasizing the security challenge facing President Faustin-Archange Touadera on the day the constitutional court confirmed his re-election Reuters YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments … Read more CAR court confirms Touadera re-election
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “CAR court confirms President Faustin Touadera’s re-election” – below is their description. The Constitutional Court of Central African Republic has upheld President Faustin Touadera’s re-election. The opposition had challenged the results of last month’s vote and had asked for a recount. But Touadera’s second term is under … Read more CAR court confirms President Faustin Touadera’s re-election
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Libya, Mali, Dr. Martin Luther King Day & other topics – Daily Briefing (18 January 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Libya – Central African Republic – Mali – The Sahel – Burkina Faso – Yemen – … Read more Libya, Mali, Dr. Martin Luther King Day & other topics – Daily Briefing (18 January 2021)
