Central African Republic
Touadéra sets his team straight after foreign agents bill sent back

Central African Republic
Legal MoU signed with Russia targets NGOs

In May, Russian and Central African justice ministers agreed on a legal memorandum of understanding regulating the activities of non-governmental organisations in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic
Ex-PM Dondra's two brothers arrested amid settling of scores

Against a backdrop of political and personal tensions, the two men were arrested in Bangui and remain behind bars. The businessman Sani Yalo, who is close to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, appears to be the éminence grise in the matter.

Central African Republic
Environment minister Kamach to kick off Touadéra's election campaign

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is expected to be nominated at the MOUNI congress on 28 December as the movement's candidate for the 2025-2026 presidential election.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

West AfricaAlassane Ouattara, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Umaro Sissoco Embaló's secret WAEMU meeting

Central African RepublicThe bitter battle for access to Touadéra

GabonPascaline Bongo calls on Sassou for support

Central African Republic
Wagner in show of force to counter France-CAR rapprochement

France and the Central African Republic's improving of relations is coming up against Russian diplomatic and propaganda counter-offensives. Meanwhile, the mercenary group Wagner is resurgent in the African country.

Palace Intrigues
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Patrice Talon, Othman Benjelloun

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CARTouadéra and presidential party contribute to adviser's funeral

BeninTalon to receive French ambassador's credentials

MoroccoBank of Africa boss Othman Benjelloun as sought-after as ever

Central African Republic
Livestock minister Hassan Bouba hit by travel ban

The minister, who is close to Russia, seems to be falling out of favour with President Touadéra. Earlier this month, he was prevented from leaving the country to receive medical treatment.