Tag: Central African Republic (CAR)
“We were beaten by soldiers, imprisoned,” Nigerian miners rescued for CAR narrate ordeals
Chinese workers were evacuated from the site while Nigerian were left behind in dangerous, isolated conditions.
Nigerians abandoned by Chinese company in Central African Republic return home
One of the repatriated miners, Oluremi Peters said they were invited to CAR by a Nigerian associate and a Chinese…
UN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in CAR
It has also announced plans to establish a Tribunal of Grande Instance in Zémio for affected communities to access justice…
CAR adopts Bitcoin as official currency, first in Africa
A bill governing the use of cryptocurrency was adopted unanimously by parliament last week, said a statement signed by Obed…
Super Eagles win grudge match, thrash Central African Republic
The Super Eagles of Nigeria put their disappointing defeat behind to thrash Central African Republic (CAR) 2-0 on Sunday in…
Cameroon begins repatriation of 4,000 CAR refugees
Some 4,000 Central African Republic (CAR), refugees in Cameroon on Wednesday began returning home in voluntary repatriation organised by Cameroon,…
CAR crisis ‘breaks my heart’ – UN envoy
The already serious humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has worsened amid a spike in violence, which threatens…
CAR Conflict: Armed groups accused of sexual assault on men, boys
An international research project on Monday accused armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) of raping men and boys…
3,000 people flee Central African Republic
Thousands of people have fled their homes as violence continues to engulf the south-eastern city of Bangassou in the Central…
Dozens of civilians killed in Central African Republic – Report
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday that Armed groups in Central African Republic (CAR) have killed at least 45…
U.S. imposes financial sanctions on CAR militia leaders
The U. S. imposed financial sanctions against two militia leaders accused of collaborating on violence intended to destabilise the Central…
Clashes in Central African Republic leave 25 dead
Clashes between militia groups in the Central African Republic have killed 25 people including six gendarmes caught in an ambush,…
Congolese ex-vice president jailed 18 years
The International Criminal Court (ICC), has sentenced former Congolese Vice President, Jean-Pierre Bemba to 18 years imprisonment for war crimes…
New sexual abuse allegations reported against UN troops in CAR
United Nations Spokeswoman Vannina Maestracci said three more allegations of sexual assault against UN troops have been reported in the…