Hassan Bouba

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
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.

Central African Republic
Touadéra's all-out strategy to secure re-election

Ahead of the proclamation of the provisional results of the 28 December 2025 elections, the outgoing president looks set for victory. His opponents are complaining of obstacles and unequal access to the electoral terrain.

Central African Republic
Karim Meckassoua's nephew arrested after Yevgeny Prigozhin memorial service

Businessman Mahamat Djamil Babanani, a close associate and member of the family of the exiled former president of the National Assembly, was arrested in August by Wagner.

Central African Republic
Tensions within the Fulani community after the peace accords

Now that the UPC and 3R rebel groups have signed a peace agreement with the government, their respective leaders, Ali Darass and Bobo Sembé, intend to compete with their former ally, the Minister of Livestock, Hassan Bouba.

Central African Republic
Political non-profits kick into gear upstream of Touadéra campaign

A meeting in support of President Touadéra's candidacy will be held in mid-July in Paris, on the initiative of non-profit Échos Touadéra, managed by the presidency. Such initiatives have mushroomed over recent months.

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.

Central African Republic
In trouble in Bangui, livestock minister turns to Moscow

Former deputy in the Union for Peace rebel group, Hassan Bouba has just made an official visit to Russia. This was a way for him to reaffirm his commitment to the Central African Republic's president, after being kept at a distance by the latter.

Central African Republic
Wagner's astonishing payments to CAR rebels revealed in new book

In the new book "Death Is Our Business", out in March, US journalist John Lechner reveals the behind the scenes of the negotiations between Wagner's Yevgeny Prigozhin and Central African armed groups' leaders.

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.

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.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, Central African Republic

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

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KenyaGranville Wafula sets tech to work for music industry

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