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Truckers Strike Accusing Wagner Of Driver Death In Central African Republic

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers' mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia's infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).

International Business Times

Former Wagner media operative lifts the lid on Russian disinformation in CAR

Journalist Ephrem Yalike was once an instrument of propaganda for the Wagner mercenary group in Bangui. Having secretly fled the Central African Republic a few months ago, he exposes the workings of Russia's disinformation campaign to RFI.

Radio France Internationale

Takeaways from AP's report on Russian and U.S. influence in Central African Republic

In the wake of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, a deal was struck between a private U.S. security firm and Central African Republic

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The US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic

Hours after Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against his country’s top military leaders, his private army’s biggest client in Africa panicked and turned for help to his foe in the West

The Independent UK

Ferry Sinks In Central African Republic, 20 Feared Dead

A wooden ferry carrying over 300 passengers sank in the Mpoko River in Bangui, CAR. Rescue efforts are ongoing as the death toll rises, prompting calls for...

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ICC prosecutors seek war crimes trial for former CAR militia leader

War crimes prosecutors are looking to convince judges at the International Criminal Court to put Maxime Mokom, a former Central African Republic militia commander, on trial for organising revenge attacks against Muslim civilians.

Radio France Internationale

Low turnout as CAR votes on third term for President Touadera

Low turnout has been reported as the Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term.

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CAR unhappy as UN decides to only partially lift arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council has relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weapons to flow to government forces. But authorities in Bangui have said that the ban should be lifted completely.

Radio France Internationale

C.Africa accuses rebels of killing nine Chinese miners

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - Authorities in the Central African Republic alleged Wednesday that a leading rebel group was behind the murder of nine Chinese gold miners last month, despite denials by the insurgents.

AFP

In C.Africa, informal pharmacies provide a health safety net of sorts

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - Yaguina Nesly waits outside a hut whose walls of corrugated steel are daubed in green and white paint.

AFP

China warns against travelling out of Central African Republic capital after killings

China's embassy in the Central African Republic has urged its citizens to avoid travelling outside the capital, Bangui, after a report that nine Chinese nationals were killed in an attack by militants at a gold mine outside the city.

Reuters

Hidden pain: C.Africa's rape epidemic

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - Camille fixes her gaze on her fingers, fidgeting with the hem of her dress.Her gestures are anxious, and her tender features betray her 15 years of age.

AFP

Russia in Africa: how Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap

Focusing on a strip of countries from Mali to Sudan, it is challenging the west and opening what some call a ‘second front’

Financial Times

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic

While Vladimir Putin desperately rallies support for his war in Ukraine, a network of paramilitary mercenaries known as the Wagner Group is shoring up his power in resource-rich central Africa, more than 5,000 kilometres away.

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Bomb wounds Russian in C.Africa, France denies claim it was responsible

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - A Russian representative in the Central African Republic was badly wounded Friday after opening a parcel bomb, Moscow's embassy said, as a prominent pro-Kremlin figure claimed France was behind the blast, which Paris denied.

AFP

France accused as parcel bomb wounds Russian in Central Africa

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The head of the Russian cultural centre in the Central African Republic was badly wounded Friday after opening a parcel bomb, Moscow's embassy said, amid accusations France was behind the blast.

Reuters

Founder of Russian mercenary group accuses France in Central African Republic attack

The head of a Russian mercenary group accused France of attempting to assassinate the head of a Russian representative office in the Central African Republic who was taken to hospital on Friday after opening a mail bomb.

AFP

Last French troops leave Central African Republic

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The last French troops deployed in the Central African Republic left on Thursday following a chill in relations caused by closer ties between Bangui and Moscow, an AFP reporter saw.

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Black marketeers grease the wheels in Central Africa's petrol crisis

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The Tradex petrol station on Bangui's Boganda avenue stands deserted, except for a lone goat wandering between the empty pumps.

France 24

Central African Republic Seleka militia leader goes on trial at ICC

An alleged senior leader of a predominantly Muslim rebel group that ousted the president of Central African Republic in 2013 pleaded not guilty Monday to seven counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: The curious case of Russia in Central African Republic

Experts say Russia’s involvement in Central Africa could be over just as quicky as it began.

AFP

Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal currency

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, the president's office said Wednesday, becoming the second country in the world to do so after El Salvador.

Radio France Internationale

Four légionnaires arrested in Central African Republic over alleged presidential assassination plot

The Central African Republic has opened an investigation after four soldiers from the French Foreign Legion operating under a UN mandate were arrested in Bangui on Monday, accused of planning to "assassinate" the head of state.

Radio France Internationale

Central African PM replaced amid tensions over Russia, France rival factions

The Central African Republic's prime minister has been sacked against the backdrop of tensions between pro-Russian and pro-French factions within the government in Bangui.

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