Tag: Central Africa Republic
Chad peacekeepers killed in Central Africa
Five peacekeepers from Chad have been killed in clashes in the Central African Republic capital, the force’s spokesman said today…
Central Africa slides into anarchy, says UN envoy
Central African Republic has collapsed into “a state of anarchy” and the UN Security Council must impose sanctions and mandate…
Coalition cabinet formed in Central Africa Republic
The Central African Republic’s Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye on Sunday named his new post-coup government mostly made up of rebels…
Scores of bodies found in CAR capital
The French news agency, AFP said 78 bodies have been found in the streets of the Central Africa Republic capital…
UN offices, homes looted in Bangui
The offices of the United Nations and the homes of staff were looted today in Bangui, capital of the Central…
CAR moves to end stranglehold of rebels
The Central African Republic will on Sunday begin removing rebels from villages and towns they have occupied since December, the…
CAR rebels, Bozize agree unity government
Central African Republic rebel groups on Friday signed a ceasefire deal with President Francois Bozize who agreed to set up…
Food Aid Pillaged In Central Africa
Hundreds of tonnes of food aid have been stolen from warehouses across the restive Central African Republic, the UN’s World…
CAR: Pope hopes talks will bring peace
Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he hoped Central African Republic peace talks would spare the country’s residents from “reliving the…
Official: 400 South African soldiers sent to Bangui
South Africa has authorised the sending of 400 soldiers to Central African Republic (CAR) where government and regional troops are…
South African soldiers in CAR to protect capital
At least 200 South African soldiers have arrived in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, to try to secure…
Jonathan: Boko Haram killings signs of end times?
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has questioned whether deadly Islamist attacks on churches in his country and other violence worldwide could…
Government soldiers routed by rebels In CAR
Rebels in the Central African Republic have repelled government soldiers who were trying to recapture the central city of Bambari,…
US abandons embattled CAR leader Bozize
The United States evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic on Thursday and temporarily halted its operations, amid security…
CAR rebels urge state forces surrender
LIBREVILLE (AFP) – Rebels in the Central African Republic today called on government troops to lay down their arms, but…