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Tragic School Stampede Claims Lives in the Central African Republic

In a devastating incident during high school exams in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, twenty-nine students lost their lives due to a catastrophic stampede. The chaos erupted following an explosion at an electricity transformer, which sparked panic among approximately 6,000 candidates. This tragic event unfolded on the second day of finals, turning a moment of aspiration into a scene of anguish. The transformer, which had only recently undergone repairs, was situated on the ground floor of the…

UN Report Unveils Grievous Crimes in the Central African Republic

A recent UN report has shed light on the alarming situation faced by Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees in the Southeast Central African Republic (CAR). Commissioned by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in conjunction with the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, this comprehensive inquiry has surfaced harrowing evidence of egregious human rights violations committed by various armed groups. The findings paint a grim picture: summary executions, acts of sexual violence, instances of torture, and treatment that can only…

Special Tribunal Apprehends Principal Insurgents in Central African Republic Conflict

In a significant development, the Special Criminal Court, which delves into human rights breaches from the nation's civil war, has apprehended Abakar Zakaria Hamid. Hamid, a prominent figure in the Seleka militia—a rebellious band that took over Bangui in 2023—is under indictment. He stands accused of masterminding a vicious assault on a church a decade ago, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of no less than 17 individuals. Additionally, seven other persons are now in custody, facing charges linked to this heinous…

Africa’s Mpox Crisis Teeters on a Precipice Amid Vaccine Shortages

New Mpox Outbreaks Erupt in Kenya and Central African Republic Kenya and the Central African Republic have reported fresh outbreaks of mpox, with health officials racing against time to curb the virus’s spread in an area already grappling with limited vaccine supplies. This past Wednesday, Nairobi confirmed its outbreak after identifying a case in a traveler who crossed into Rwanda from Uganda via a southern border checkpoint in Kenya. The Central African Republic announced its situation on Monday, revealing that the…

a Republican dialogue, for what?

In the Central African Republic, the Republican dialogue promised by President Touadéra for more than a year should begin on Monday, March 21, in Bangui. During one week, 450 participants who will represent the "living forces of the nation" will debate on major…

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