Central Africa

The ceasefire announced on Thursday has already been broken in the Central African Republic. Two days before the presidential election, the coalition of armed groups threatening the power and holding the election restarted its offensive this morning. Clashes took place in Dekoa and Bakouma. In Bangui, the situation remains calm.…

This Friday, December 25, is the last day of the campaign for the team and presidential election on Sunday in the Central African Republic, against the background of uncertainty and excitement. On Thursday, six opposition candidates seized the constitutional court to ask for "resumption of elections", following the decision on Tuesday by Jean-Serge Bokassa to withdraw his candidacy.…

Three days before the presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic, and while security tensions are high, the CPC, Coalition of Patriots for Change, is calling for a 72-hour ceasefire in a statement. This coalition has led an offensive for almost a week in an attempt to get a temporary suspension of the election, otherwise to reach the capital.…

While the security situation remains uncertain in the Central African Republic a few days before the election, on Thursday 24 December, about 200 women gathered in front of Minusca, the UN mission in the country, and then marched for peace. as reported from Bangui, Charlotte cosset"We are tired! They sang in the streets of…

A strategic city in the Central African Republic, Bria was also one of the pillars of the Central African diamond sector before the crisis. Today, she continues to wait for the election on December 27 in fear, amplified by new unrest in the western part of the country. From our correspondent in the Central African Republic,Smallest campaign in Bria. Only two…

This was one of the highlights of Africa in 2020, the debt issue. From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, rich countries looked at how to ease the burden on public finances. Measures have been taken, but much remains to be done to allow African countries to regain budgetary space and thus finance the recovery. LeCovid-19…

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…