Central Africa

Congolese President Denis Sassou delivered his traditional message on the nation's state on Wednesday, December 23, ahead of Parliament's congressional meeting. He described a difficult economic situation, but which does not prevent the organization of the next presidential election by March 21 in accordance with the constitutional deadlines.…

D-3 before the day of the presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic. The authorities are determined to hold the vote on the scheduled date, this Sunday 27 December, despite pressure from armed groups to try to disrupt the vote, amid tensions and rumors. French President Emmanuel Macron gave support to Central African President Touadera exchange announced on Wednesday in a…

After almost ten years of exclusion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will once again be able to take advantage of the trade preferences offered by AGOA. This decision was taken by the outgoing US President Donald Trump, as the US appears to be one of President Tshisekedi's privileged allies. On 19 May 2020, Constance…

The United International locations acknowledged on Wednesday it turned into "deeply involved" by means of unrest within the Central African Republic, which it acknowledged posed a major risk to public safety and to imminent elections. The Central African Republic's fourth greatest metropolis, Bambari, turned into seized by means of rebels on Tuesday prior to presidential and legislative polls scheduled for Sunday. It's miles now again underneath the regulate of UN peacekeepers and nationwide safety…

The Central African Republic is under tension four days before the date set by the presidential and legislative elections. For almost a week, a coalition of armed groups has been trying to prevent the referendums from being held and to advance towards the capital, Bangui. This Wednesday, December 23, in the morning, exchanges of fire were reported around Boali, a hundred kilometers from the capital.…

The rift continues between President Tshisekedi's camp and his predecessor Joseph Kabila. One of the battlefields is the Federation of Congo Businesses (FEC) and the election of the chief. A relative of the former head of state, Albert Yuma, has been at the helm since 2005. The only candidate, he was re-elected chairman of the board on November 26, but the prime minister suspended his election to the…

To dive into the recent history of the Central African Republic means to immerse yourself in a maquis where several predators rule and where many international actors operate. A look back at decades of crisis. Since the fall of Bokasa in 1979, Central Africa has experienced more than four decades of security peace. After several attempts, General Bozizé seized…

Tensions rose for a while on Tuesday, December 22 in the Central African Republic. The coalition-armed groups carried out a new round of coordinated attacks in different parts of the country. In this context, more and more actors and observers of the electoral process are questioning the possibility of holding credible elections on Sunday. Is a postponement of the vote possible? What consequences…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the city of Lubumbashi, called the Copper City of the DRC, is also known for its malachite artwork, ornaments and jewelry. This green stone is a derivative of copper. The city has a dozen craft workshops that employ hundreds of people. But only now, since the liberalization of the mining sector in 2002 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is malachite becoming…

A senior Russian diplomat acknowledged on December 21 that Moscow does not ship troops to the Central African Republic, the place an offensive through revolt teams became referred to as a "coup try" through the federal government sooner than Sunday's election. On this nation ranked a few of the poorest on the earth however wealthy in diamonds, non-public guards hired through Russian safety businesses already supply shut coverage to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra and instructors prepare the Central African Armed Forces.…