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Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked nation in the center of the African continent that borders Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.

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April 21, 2024

CAR: Over 50 drown after boat capsizes in Mpoko river

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CAR child refugees dream of a better future

CAR child refugees dream of a better future

More than a million people have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic. Not all have given up hope.
ConflictsApril 16, 2024
Several men hold up Burkinabe and Russian flag during a demostration

After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa

After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa

With the collapse of the Wagner Group, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a new Africa Corps.
PoliticsFebruary 9, 2024
Central African President Faustin-Archange Oouadera and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands

US firm Bancroft eyes Wagner Group's influence in CAR

US firm Bancroft eyes Wagner Group's influence in CAR

Central Africa Republic's desperate scramble for security partners heightens risks
PoliticsJanuary 4, 2024
Central African Republic opposition politician Crepin Mboli-Goumba, coordinator of the BRDC opposition alliance, speaks to DW.

CAR opposition groups reject referendum

CAR opposition groups reject referendum

Opposition groups in the Central African Republic have rejected a referendum they call a "constitutional coup."
PoliticsAugust 9, 202303:23 min
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Russian influence proliferates in Central African Republic

Russian influence proliferates in Central African Republic

Russia’s influence is burgeoning in the Central African Republic, and beyond.
SocietyJuly 27, 202303:03 min
A man on a motorbike waves a Russian flag in the streets of Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso

Fact check: Russia's influence on Africa

Fact check: Russia's influence on Africa

Russia uses various tools to increase its influence in Africa. DW's fact check looks at some of the narratives.
PoliticsJuly 27, 2023
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Where do Russia's ties with Africa stand?

Russia is doubling down on its efforts to strengthen ties with countries in Africa.
PoliticsJuly 25, 2023
Sudanese refugees ride donkeys towards the boundary with Chad

How the Sudan crisis threatens the entire Sahel

The conflict in Sudan could have dangerous repercussions throughout the region, experts warn.
ConflictsMay 10, 2023
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CAR: 60 years of strife and struggles

The people of the Central African Republic have little to celebate on the 60th anniversary of independence.
PoliticsAugust 12, 2020