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Central African Republic
UN report outlines scenario for withdrawal of MINUSCA

With just weeks to go before the mission's mandate is renewed, plans are beginning to take shape to hand over some of the force's responsibilities to the Central African state, where it has operated for more than a decade.

Central African Republic, Chad
Mastermind of Am Dafock attack arrested by Chadian intelligence services

Aboulkhassim Algoni Tidjani, a senior figure in the coalition behind the offensive that took place in late June in the Vakaga prefecture, was arrested in Chad in early September. The former adviser to Faustin-Archange Touadéra is accused of recruiting Chadian fighters with links to the Sudanese RSF.

Central African Republic
Touadéra keeps key security asset Hassan Bouba within his fold

The ex-livestock minister has lost none of his influence with his transfer to the urban development portfolio in the reshuffle. Asked to help secure the recapture of Am Dafock, this figure with close ties to Russia continues to put his networks within armed groups at the service of the regime.

Central African Republic
Brussels pushes to extend its civilian and military operations

The possibility of a phased withdrawal of the EU's advisory and training programmes in the Central African Republic is becoming less likely within the European institutions. Negotiations are now focusing on extending these programmes, subject to adjustments.

Central African Republic
Touadéra's security apparatus comes under pressure in Bangui

Central African authorities have reinforced security services, and several key posts are expected to be reshuffled. In this context, Wagner is strengthening its influence.

Central African Republic
EU considers withdrawal of its civilian and military missions

Costly, limited in their impact and facing competition from Russian influence, the European Union's training and advisory operations are now under scrutiny. As their renewal approaches, Member States are questioning whether it is worth pursuing them.

Central African Republic
Armed forces training to be the focus when EU arrives for government talks

A European delegation is expected in Bangui in mid-February and is due to meet with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, in particular to address the tricky topic of military training.

Central African Republic
Rebel groups court Azandé militiamen in the south-east

The authorities are concerned about a resurgence of violence. The local Azandé Ani Kpi Gbé militia is now attracting the attention of rebel groups, raising fears that its role could expand beyond the regional defence of the Azandé.

Central African Republic
Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

The Haut-Mbomou region is experiencing renewed violence following the election of Faustin-Archange Touadéra to a third term.

Africa
Unions form united front against ASECNA's management

Barely a year after taking office, Prosper Zo'o Minto'o is facing unprecedented union unrest. This is already threatening to compromise the implementation of the ambitious recovery plan set out by the authority responsible for managing and securing a large part of African airspace.

Central African Republic
Wagner enlists former rebels to regain control in the southeast

The Russian paramilitary group has deployed former rebels demobilised by Livestock Minister Hassan Bouba to take on Zande militiamen in the southeast of the country, where the security crisis continues to worsen.

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Central African Republic
Wagner sends 50 mercenaries to southeast to battle militiamen

Fierce battles have been raging for the past fortnight between Zande militiamen and the Central African Republic's army and their Wagner mercenary allies in the southeast of the country. The army is struggling to contain the conflict, despite the arrival of reinforcements.