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Central African Republic

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:03:36 GMT
Central African Republic Stun Tunisia, Both Qualify to U-20 Afcon Quarters
[CAF] Two goals within a minute early in the first half propelled debutants Central Africa Republic (CAR) to the quarter finals of the Total Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard earned 2-1 victory over Tunisia's young Carthage Eagles at the Ol...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:48:02 GMT
Tunisia V Central African Republic - No Choice but Going Through
[CAF] Debutants Tunisia and Central African Republic are seeking a place in the quarterfinals of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Mauritania 2021 when they lock horns at the Stade Olympique in Nouakchott on Sunday.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:17:55 GMT
Children Seen At Risk of Recruitment in Central African Republic Fighting
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] - Armed groups have recruited nearly 3,000 children in Central African Republic (CAR) since violence flared over a Dec. 27 election result and more are at risk as aid fails to reach many people driven from their homes, ai...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:53:30 GMT
Central African Republic - the ICRC Transports 25 Wounded to Bambari Hospital
[ICRC] On 15 and 16 February, violent clashes between state armed forces and armed groups broke out in the town of Bambari. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) transported 25 wounded and injured people to the town's university hospita...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:25:33 GMT
Nearly One In Three Are Displaced in CAR
[Norwegian Refugee Council] Almost 210,000 people are newly displaced as a result of the escalating conflict in Central African Republic since mid-December, bringing the total number of displaced to 1.5 million, almost a third of the country's total ...

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:50:44 GMT
Clinical Burkina Faso See Off Central African Republic in a Thriller
[CAF] Burkina Faso came from behind to beat the Central African Republic 3-1 at Cheikh Ould Boidiya Stadium to increase their chances of making the quarter finals of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:36:24 GMT
From the Field - Life After Conflict in the Central African Republic
[UN News] Behind each case brought to the International Criminal Court (ICC), lie countless personal stories of horror, trauma and, sometimes, hope. "Life after conflict", a photo-led series published by the ICC, shows the devastating impact that war...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:22:09 GMT
Suspected Militia Leaders Plead Not Guilty to War Crimes At ICC
[RFI] Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic have rejected all charges against them at the start of their trial at the International Criminal Court.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:10:44 GMT
War Crimes Trial of Ex-Soccer Boss and 'Rambo' Begins
[DW] The two men face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Central African Republic. These include murder, torture, mutilation, persecution and the conscription of child soldiers.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:15:01 GMT
Namibia Warns CAR in U20 AFCON Opener
[Namibian] The Young Warriors will take no prisoners when they make their first appearance at the 2021 CAF U20 African Cup of Nations against Central Africa Republic on Monday afternoon in Mauritania.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:04:52 GMT
Ten Facts About Child Soldiers Around the World
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Coronavirus pandemic feared driving more children into armed groups as world marks Red Hand Day

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:09:30 GMT
Picking Up the Pieces in the Central African Republic
[Crisis Group] The risk of an entrenched political and security crisis remains high in the Central African Republic following December's contested elections. In this excerpt from our Watch List 2021 for European policy makers, Crisis Group urges the ...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:33:41 GMT
Climate Change in the Central African Republic - What Threats?
[ICRC] With many meteorological stations having fallen into disuse or now obsolete, the climate of the Central African Republic is one of the most poorly monitored in the world. Yet this green and fertile country is one of the most vulnerable to clim...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:32:00 GMT
When Will the Crisis in CAR End?
[IPS] Bangui -- Last October, an ICRC medical team helped a woman deliver a baby boy in the bush on their way to a health center we support in Grévaï, a small town in the north-central region of CAR. On her way to the market, by foot, the woman wen...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:59:24 GMT
Rwanda, CAR Agree to Strengthen Cooperation
[New Times] Rwanda and Central African Republic (CAR) are committed to cement bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including areas such as economic development, the two foreign ministers have announced.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:31:21 GMT
Renewed Flight From Central African Republic Turmoil
[New Frame] A Central African Republic refugee helps people fleeing the most recent spate of violence there to settle into a Cameroonian camp.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:43:01 GMT
Rwanda, Central African Republic Seek to Bolster Ties
[New Times] Rwanda and Central African Republic (CAR) are committed to cement bilateral cooperation, including in such areas as security and economic development, the two countries' foreign affairs ministers have said.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:01:42 GMT
UN Scribe Guterres Calls for Inclusive Dialogue
[Cameroon Tribune] This follows incessant attacks and displacement of civilians in the country.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:27:22 GMT
What Is Behind the Renewed Violence in CAR?
[Africa In Fact] The Central African Republic will struggle to emerge out of the cycle of violence until there is serious international commitment to end it.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:08:53 GMT
President Addresses ICGLR Mini Summit Outcome With UN Secretary General
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President, Joao Lourenço, Tuesday discussed the outcome of the mini-summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), dedicated to the security situation in the Central African Republic, with UN Secr...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:28:34 GMT
Great Lakes Bloc Calls for CAR Ceasefire, Organises Another Summit
[RFI] Countries of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) will hold another summit in 10 days to discuss the situation in the Central African Republic. A summit held on Friday reaffirmed the regional bloc's support for the val...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:03:21 GMT
Over 200,000 Displaced By Conflict, Says UNHCR
[DW] Nearly half of those fleeing crossed over into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The national army has been battling rebels since a presidential vote took place in December.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:42:20 GMT
200,000 Displaced in Less Than Two Months
[UN News] Violence and insecurity related to the recent elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) has forced more than 200,000 people to flee their homes in less than two months, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday, warning tens of tho...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:26:19 GMT
CAR On Agenda for Great Lakes Meeting, As Displaced From Violence Tops 200,000
[RFI] Security in the Central African Republic is top of the agenda for a meeting of International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) on Friday, as the UN warned that 200,000 people have fled fighting since violence broke out over December'...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:18:11 GMT
First Seleka Suspect in ICC Custody
[HRW] Important Step Needs Follow-Up with Higher Level Suspects

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:17:07 GMT
Rights Expert Welcomes Transfer of War Crimes Suspect to ICC
[UN News] The handover of a former Central African Republic (CAR) militia leader and war crimes suspect to the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sent a strong warning to rebel groups, political actors and others who thrive on impunity, a UN inde...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:32:36 GMT
Fighting in Western CAR Leaves Displaced People With Growing Needs
[MSF] People in the town of Bouar, in western Central African Republic (CAR), have been living in fear since the end of December, when the town became one of the theatres for the latest cycle of violence in the country. A coalition of armed groups an...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:37 GMT
Govt Sends Bangui War Crimes Suspect for Trial
[ICC] The Hague -- Today, 24 January 2021, Mr Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, also known as "Mahamat Said Abdel Kain" and "Mahamat Saïd Abdelkani" ("Mr Said"), was surrendered to the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") by the authorities of...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:56:52 GMT
Govt Surrenders War Crimes Suspect to International Criminal Court
[DW] According to analysts, by handing over a militia leader to the International Criminal Court, CAR's president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has sent a clear signal to the rebels that they cannot expect impunity.



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