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Central African Republic

Pope, attacked again by Trump, tells Cameroon 'rich and powerful' threaten peace

Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, during an apostolic journey to Africa, on April 15, 2026.     ALBERTO PIZZOLI/Pool via REUTERS
Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, during an apostolic journey to Africa, on April 15, 2026.     ALBERTO PIZZOLI/Pool via REUTERS

Central African Republic court validates Touadera's re-election

President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

Re-elected president of Central African Republic invites Russia's Putin to visit, TASS says

FILE PHOTO: President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show

President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
President of the Central African Republic and United Hearts Movement presidential candidate Faustin-Archange Touadera, casts his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic December 28, 2025. Central African Presidency's Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

Central African Republic votes, Russia ally Touadera seeks third term

People wait to cast their vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Bangui, Central African Republic, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/ Leger Serge Kokpakpa
People wait to cast their vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Bangui, Central African Republic, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/ Leger Serge Kokpakpa

Russia-ally Touadera seeks third term in Central African Republic

FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Opposition candidates in Central African Republic's presidential election

Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term

FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

ICC prosecutors say suspected Central African Republic militia leader oversaw prison abuse

Mahamat Said Abdel Kani enters the court room of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani enters the court room of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS

China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush

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