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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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Sudanese army soldiers patrol an area in Khartoum North

AfricaLink News December 5, 2024

AfricaLink News December 5, 2024

At least 24 killed in RSF attack in Sudan +++ Mozambique's President Nyusi warns against further post-election protests
PoliticsDecember 5, 202403:52 min
Dmitri Sytyi with long dark hair and in a grey shirt, in front of colorful drawing in the Russian cultural center

Is Russian influence in Bangui disguised as culture?

Is Russian influence in Bangui disguised as culture?

Is the CAR a testing ground for Moscow's Africa policy? Dmitri Sytyi's ties to the Wagner Group raise questions.
ConflictsOctober 28, 2024
A Russian flag with the emblem of Russia on hang on the monument in the CAR

How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

The Russian Wagner Group has been active in many African countries for years. Now, it's expanding its range of services.
ConflictsOctober 27, 2024
A Russian flag with the emblem of Russia on it hangs on a monument to Russian instructors in Bangui, Central African Republic.

Wagner: What's Russia up to in the Central African Republic?

Wagner: What's Russia up to in the Central African Republic?

DW met Dimitri Sytyi, a key player of Russia's Wagner Group in Africa. Two experts provided an analysis of his comments.
PoliticsOctober 24, 202420:10 min
Emmanuel Koya Pelengue learns Russian at the Russian cultural center in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui

How Russia uses its soft power in Central African Republic

How Russia uses its soft power in Central African Republic

Russia's cultural center in Bangui offers courses for Central Africans hoping to study in Russia.
PoliticsOctober 24, 202403:09 min
Thomas Kwoyelo

Uganda: Landmark conviction of LRA fighter

Uganda: Landmark conviction of LRA fighter

Thomas Kwoyelo, ex-LRA rebel, has been convicted for brutal crimes. But the group's leaders remain at large.
Law and JusticeAugust 14, 2024
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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
Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa sitting next to each other

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
UN soldiers patrolling in an armored vehicl

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
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