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  • FILE: A truck carrying Muslims who fled Bangui is escorted by the French Sangaris Operation troops (not seen) in Grimari in the Central African Republic on 20 April, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Herders enslaved by militia in CAR freed by UN

    The herders, from the Fulani ethnic group, were captured about a year ago near the town of Yaloke.

    2635 days ago
  • Soldiers of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) patrol in the northerneastern part of the Central African Republic to secure the area from rebel groups' possible attacks, on June 25, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Rebel LRA commander in custody of CAR

    The US army said last week Dominic Ongwen had surrendered, marking a major success.

    2728 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    28 killed in CAR clashes

    The fighting in Mbres displaced hundreds of people from the town.

    2757 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    6 dead as militias fight UN in CAR

    Shooting erupted in Cantonnier, a town on the border with Cameroon, west of the capital Bangui.

    2785 days ago
  • French President Francois Hollande. Picture: AFP.

    EU opts to extend CAR mission

    The decision still needs ministerial approval, which will likely be given on 20 October.

    2835 days ago
  • FILE: Looters run for cover as they hear rifle shots near the 'Reconciliation crossroad' in Bangui, earlier this year. Picture: AFP.

    UN takes over peacekeeping mission in CAR

    Troops from Morocco, Bangladesh and Pakistan will join 8,000 peacekeepers.

    2851 days ago
  • A protester holds a placard reading "No to the injustice of Samba Panza, No to partiality, Equality and freedom for all" as residents demonstrate in the 'Muslim enclave' of the PK5 district in Bangui to express their anger on 31 May, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Gold, diamonds feed CAR religious violence

    Thousands of people have died and more than a million fled their homes in central African country.

    2900 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    CAR: Killing of children angers MSF

    Doctors without borders says almost 3,000 people have been killed in the CAR.

    2907 days ago
  • A protester holds a placard reading "No to the injustice of Samba Panza, No to partiality, Equality and freedom for all" as residents demonstrate in the 'Muslim enclave' of the PK5 district in Bangui to express their anger on 31 May, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    CAR death toll rises as violence escalates

    Doctors Without Borders says the death toll is nearing 3,000.

    2907 days ago
  • FILE: The attack in Bambari came just a day before French Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was due to visit the town. Picture: AFP.

    CAR fighters attack church

    The attack in Bambari comes a day before French Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was due to visit.

    2921 days ago
  • FILE:French army soldiers stand on armoured vehicles as they leave Bamako and start their deployment to the north of Mali as part of the "Serval" operations on 15 January, 2013. Picture: AFP

    AU's 'regional military' idea gains momentum

    AU official said the organisation is making progress towards a regional military force by end of 2015.

    2933 days ago
  • Witnesses in Bambari said an attack on Monday by Christian militia led to the fighting.

    50 killed in CAR fighting

    Witnesses in Bambari said an attack on Monday by Christian militia led to the fighting.

    2934 days ago
  • FILE: CAR president Catherine Samba-Panza. Picture: AFP.

    CAR President seeks ICC probe

    Muslim and Christian groups stand accused of committing abuses.

    2947 days ago
  • FILE: Authorities in CAR have told mobile phone operators to suspend text messages following calls on services for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign to protest against violence. Picture:AFP.

    CAR authorities suspend SMS services

    The order follows calls for a nationwide disobedience campaign to protest against violence.

    2955 days ago
  • FILE: Looters run for cover as they hear rifle shots near the 'Reconciliation crossroad' in Bangui, on 11 January, 2014. Picture: AFP

    CAR: AU peacekeepers accused of abuse

    The peacekeepers have been accused of detaining, abusing, torturing and killing civilians.

    2956 days ago
  • A protester holds a placard reading "No to the injustice of Samba Panza, No to partiality, Equality and freedom for all" as residents demonstrate in the 'Muslim enclave' of the PK5 district in Bangui to express their anger on 31 May, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Muslims march in Central African Republic

    A tense calm has returned to Bangui following two days of violence ignited by an attack by Muslim gunmen.

    2958 days ago
  • FILE: French soldiers found the body of Camille Lepage, 26, in a vehicle driven by militia fighters. Picture: AFP.

    French journalist killed in CAR

    French soldiers found the body of Camille Lepage, 26, in a vehicle driven by militia fighters.

    2976 days ago
  • The fighting started on Thursday after anti-Balaka fighters looted Seleka food reserves, residents said. Picture: AFP.

    28 killed in fighting in CAR

    The fighting started on Thursday after anti-Balaka fighters looted Seleka food reserves, residents said.

    2984 days ago
  • A truck carrying Muslims who fled Bangui is escorted by the French Sangaris Operation troops (not seen) in Grimari in the Central African Republic on 20 April, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    102 CAR Muslims escorted to safety

    A witness said 102 Muslims guarded by 150 French troops left the northern suburb of PK-12 on Sunday.

    2998 days ago
  • Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Picture: EWN.

    Tutu calls for tolerance in CAR

    Tutu has used his Easter message to call for peace and unity in the country.

    3000 days ago
  • FILE: Violence between Muslims and Christian simmers despite the deployment of French and AU peacekeepers. Picture: AFP.

    22 killed in CAR clashes

    Violence between Muslims and Christian simmers despite the deployment of peacekeepers.

    3003 days ago
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