Tag: Central African Republic

Battle for influence: US private security firm in talks with CAR govt to counter Russia’s Wagner

December 28, 2023

The US private military company Bancroft Global Development is reportedly in talks with the government of Central African Republic (CAR) over "future activities,” as the ... Read More

France begins pulling out its troops from Niger after junta’s order

October 12, 2023

France has begun pulling out its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the military junta that ousted the ... Read More

Loss by France of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is official end of Françafrique – Ex Austrian top diplomat

August 18, 2023

Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has argued that Françafrique is over after France lost Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger where leaders have turned to ... Read More

UN Peacekeeper killed in an attack in CAR

July 11, 2023

A Rwandan soldier of the UN Peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was killed Monday in an attack during a patrol. “Earlier today, ... Read More

Wagner in Africa: Prigozhin’s mutiny against Kremlin sends jitters across the continent

June 26, 2023

The Wagner Group’s mutiny against the Kremlin last week (23-24 June) could have major repercussions for the group's operations in Africa, not least in the ... Read More

Russia to send $10million in food aid to four African Countries

June 23, 2023

Russia is set to send $10 million humanitarian food aid to the United Nations World Food Program, destined to four African countries, namely Burkina Faso, ... Read More

CAR leader announces constitutional referendum

May 31, 2023

Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President the Central African Republic (CAR) announced Tuesday a referendum for a new Constitution. “I have therefore decided, after consultation with the President ... Read More

CAR and Russia in talks for setting up a military base

May 30, 2023

The Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have been holding talks for Moscow to set up a military base in the frail African country weakened ... Read More

French football legend Luis Fernandez touted as new Madagascar soccer head coach

May 19, 2023

Luis Fernandez, French legend and former coach of Qatar-owned Paris Saint Germain (PSG) is leading the shortlist of future coaches of Madagascar's football association’s choices ... Read More

“Glimmer of hope” in Africa as recorded executions soar to highest level in years

May 16, 2023

Recorded executions in 2022 reached the highest figure in five years, according to an Amnesty International annual report published on Tuesday (16 May), which also ... Read More