Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic, excision is a widely practiced but little known tradition. According to the latest studies, 21.6% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 have undergone some form of genital mutilation. Mutilation is practiced in all religions. Banda are the ethnic group where these methods are most prevalent (52.9%). Louise (her first name has changed) agreed to share her experience. .

On Wednesday, March 31, a group of UN experts condemned the "serious violations of human rights" committed by Russian paramilitaries who are said to be fighting alongside government forces that have been the target of a new uprising since December. The UN expert group on mercenaries condemns the authorities' increased use of private security companies in Bangui, which has been the target of a new uprising since December. But the spokesman for the Central African government, Ange Maxime Kazagui, refutes the use of private…

UN experts said they had received and continue to receive reports of "serious violations of human rights" by Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic (CAR), where they have supported the militant government's military. "The experts have received, and continue to receive, reports of serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law, which can be attributed to the private military personnel working with CAR's armed forces and in some cases to the UN. peacekeepers,…

The UN expert group on mercenaries is sounding the alarm about serious "human rights violations" that can be attributed to Russian paramilitaries in the Central African Republic, and experts condemn the authorities' increased use of private security companies in Bangui, which has been the target of a new uprising since December. They also deplore the "close contacts" that the Central African Army and in…

The Burundian president was there, as were the prime ministers of Rwanda, Cameroon and Gabon, while Angola, Congo, Chad and Equatorial Guinea were represented at ministerial level. On the DRC side, it is the president of the National Assembly who made the trip. With our special correspondent in Bangui, Florence MoriceIt is with…

The Faustin-Archange Touadéra will be invested on Tuesday, March 30, for a new five-year term at the helm of the Central African Republic. An investment that the authorities want "worthy and sober", according to the government spokesman, while the country is still in the grip of the conflict started in December and the largest opposition coalition has not recognized the validation of the head of state.…

Martin Ziguélé and Karim Meckassoua, both presidential candidates in December, in the Central African Republic, are in turn banned from leaving the territory by the authorities. They wanted to go to Niger for the inauguration of the new president, Mohamed Bazoum. Authorities on Wednesday, March 24, demanded that opponent Anicet Georges Dologuélé submit a permit from the Ministry of Security before leaving the country, citing "new measures". That is why Martin Ziguélé and Karim Meckassoua wrote to this ministry. Without…

The number of Covid-19 pollutants has "significantly increased" since the beginning of this year, according to the WHO and the Ministry of Health. It is too early to talk about a "new wave", the organization believes. What worries the authorities is the increase in symptomatic cases and serious forms of the disease. WHO calls for "vigilance". The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 is still relatively low in the Central African Republic. 5170 since the epidemic began ... But it has risen sharply in recent weeks. And the…

While leading 2-0 on Burundi's field, the Fauves of the Central African Republic failed in their favor and finally conceded a draw on Friday, March 26 (2-2). A result that does not suit either of the two teams, while we wait for the match between Mauritania and Morocco, the other two teams in Group E. The rain disrupted this…

Others in the presidential election in December, he wanted to go to France for medical care, according to his spokesman. Authorities cite "new measures" taken in connection with the state of emergency and the ongoing investigations into the links between the CPC rebels and "certain politicians". With our special correspondent…