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Central African Republic

Motlanthe: No more SA troops for CAR
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Motlanthe: No more SA troops for CAR

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has assured Parliament that South Africa will not be sending its troops back to the Central African Republic.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Bafana vs CAR: Neutral venue not an advantage
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Bafana vs CAR: Neutral venue not an advantage

Itumeleng Khune has warned teammates not to consider it an advantage that their World Cup qualifier against the CAR will be played at a neutral venue.

By Sapa
Politics need to know: Pule’s ‘political smear’ card
Videos
/ 23 April 2013

Politics need to know: Pule’s ‘political smear’ card

Communications Minister Dina Pule accuses Sunday Times of being bought, while the secrecy Bill heads for its final stretch.

By Staff Reporter
Mapisa-Nqakula on the attack at CAR debate
Article
/ 23 April 2013

Mapisa-Nqakula on the attack at CAR debate

The defence minister has accused the opposition of colluding with the media "in a sinister plot" to undermine the ANC-led government’s policy.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Eccas urges Zuma to redeploy SA troops to CAR
Article
/ 22 April 2013

Eccas urges Zuma to redeploy SA troops to CAR

Leaders from the Economic Community of Central African States have begged President Jacob Zuma to redeploy troops to the Central African Republic.

By Sapa
SA govt considers CAR plea for more troops
Article
/ 21 April 2013

SA govt considers CAR plea for more troops

More South African troops could be sent to the Central African Republic, according to a report.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
The days of ‘Françafrique’ are over
Analysis
/ 19 April 2013

The days of ‘Françafrique’ are over

France’s involvement in Africa is based on a common history, including its dark passages, and on a joint future, writes Elisabeth Barbier.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma withheld new CAR mandate
Article
/ 19 April 2013

Zuma withheld new CAR mandate

President Jacob Zuma and the defence minister didn’t speak up about changes to the Central African Republic deployment directive, says the DA.

By Andisiwe Makinana and Mmanaledi Mataboge
Zuma extends SANDF deployment in DRC and Sudan
Article
/ 17 April 2013

Zuma extends SANDF deployment in DRC and Sudan

President Jacob Zuma has extended the deployment of the SA National Defence Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan until April next year.

By Sapa
Clashes leave over a dozen dead in Central Africa
Africa
/ 15 April 2013

Clashes leave over a dozen dead in Central Africa

More than 12 people have been killed in clashes between residents and fighters from the Seleka rebel coalition that seized power in Central Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Podcasts
/ 15 April 2013

M&G Newsroom: April 15 2013

The news that had everyone talking: all about Cardinal Wilfred Napier’s homophobic comments, the best and worst from SA Fashion Week and more.

By Staff Reporter
SA, France battle for Africa
Article
/ 12 April 2013

SA, France battle for Africa

The accusation that France supported rebels points to a wider battle for Francophone Africa.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge, Glynnis Underhill and Phillip De Wet
CAR reports sweep truth aside – Maharaj
Article
/ 12 April 2013

CAR reports sweep truth aside – Maharaj

Mac Maharaj responds to <em>Mail & Guardian</em>’s recent coverage of recent events in the Central African Republic.

By Mac Maharaj Guest Author
Pimples: Dude, where’s my CAR?
Videos
/ 10 April 2013

Pimples: Dude, where’s my CAR?

CAR reject François Bozizé and President Jacob Zuma encounter a heap of technical difficulties in the land of bandits and bromance.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
CAR’s criminal soldiers ‘out of control’
Africa
/ 10 April 2013

CAR’s criminal soldiers ‘out of control’

"Out of control elements" is how locals are referring to those responsible for the acts of violence that are keeping people off the CAR’s streets.

By David L Smith
Human skeletons found beneath Bozizé’s CAR home
Africa
/ 10 April 2013

Human skeletons found beneath Bozizé’s CAR home

Looters of deposed Central African Republic president François Bozizé’s home have come across two human skeletons beneath the garage floor.

By Patrick Fort
Politics need to know: A facelift for the ANC Youth League
Videos
/ 9 April 2013

Politics need to know: A facelift for the ANC Youth League

This week in Politics Need to Know: SA troops sent to the DRC, the JSC battles racist controversy and the ANC Youth League searches for a new leader.

By Staff Reporter
SANDF: All soldiers back home from CAR
Article
/ 9 April 2013

SANDF: All soldiers back home from CAR

All SA soldiers deployed to the Central African Republic have been withdrawn, says the SANDF, emphasising that there were no unaccounted for soldiers.

By Sapa
The forgotten: Humanitarian crisis unfolds in CAR
Africa
/ 8 April 2013

The forgotten: Humanitarian crisis unfolds in CAR

The humanitarian emergency in the Central African Republic worsens daily as security in much of the country remains elusive.

By David L Smith
CAR: Did Zuma defy the Constitution?
Article
/ 8 April 2013

CAR: Did Zuma defy the Constitution?

Did President Jacob Zuma flout his constitutional obligations when he deployed South African troops to the Central African Republic?

By Nickolaus Bauer
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Podcasts
/ 8 April 2013

M&G Newsroom: April 8 2013

The news that has everyone talking: All about the Central African Republic, the best and worst of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and more.

By Staff Reporter
Soldiers run riot in Bangui
Africa
/ 7 April 2013

Soldiers run riot in Bangui

Michel Djotodia is going to have to make it clear that he is in charge of CAR — not the president of Chad — writes David L Smith.

By David L Smith
Long road ahead for CAR’s shaky leadership
Africa
/ 6 April 2013

Long road ahead for CAR’s shaky leadership

Without a Nelson Mandela of its own, expectations in the Central African Republic of the new crew in power, under Michel Djotodia, are low.

By David L Smith
Bozizé’s frantic plea for weapons
Africa
/ 6 April 2013

Bozizé’s frantic plea for weapons

President Jacob Zuma’s deployment of troops to CAR followed urgent requests to unlock equipment donation.

By Amabhungane
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Videos
/ 5 April 2013

South Africa’s CAR disaster in five minutes

Watch the M&G’s video analysis of South Africa’s disastrous military deployment in the Central African Republic, in our latest M&G hangout.

By Staff Reporter
Urgent humanitarian aid needed in post-coup CAR
Africa
/ 5 April 2013

Urgent humanitarian aid needed in post-coup CAR

Less than two weeks after the rebel coup in the CAR, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated, leaving civilians in critical need of aid.

By Irin News
Central African Republic: ‘Men died for lack of ammunition’
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Central African Republic: ‘Men died for lack of ammunition’

Soldier says leaders disregarded warning of rebel advance and request for munitions.

By Glynnis Underhill and Phillip De Wet
SA troops could be diverted to DRC
Article
/ 5 April 2013

SA troops could be diverted to DRC

There has been no official confirmation that South African troops and equipment have been shipped to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

By Phillip De Wet and Mmanaledi Mataboge
Central African Republic: Have our leaders learned their lesson?
Analysis
/ 5 April 2013

Central African Republic: Have our leaders learned their lesson?

A fortnight after 13 South African soldiers died in the battle for Bangui, much remains unclear about what happened, and why.

By Nic Dawes Author
Humiliated SA given its marching orders
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Humiliated SA given its marching orders

South African soldiers have been ordered out of the Central African Republic, as support on the continent evaporates.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Glynnis Underhill
Debate on CAR deployment stilted
Article
/ 4 April 2013

Debate on CAR deployment stilted

MPs discussing the SANDF’s deployment to the Central Africa Republic used petty tactics to block debate in Parliament.

By Faranaaz Parker
Weekend 101: Kisses and sweeties in the CAR
Videos
/ 4 April 2013

Weekend 101: Kisses and sweeties in the CAR

VIDEO Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s controversial CAR comments, North Korea threatens nuclear action and Jo’burg Pride is no more.

By Staff Reporter
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