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The A-Z of 2023 for Africa

All Change for Archange: The Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum earlier this year, which, among other things, would allow President Faustin-Archange…

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra.  Photo: Barbara Debout/AFP

Central African Republic to vote on controversial constitution change

The proposed change would raise the presidential term from five to seven years, and scrap its two-term limit

Crimes: Anti-Balaka combatants on patrol on 16 August 2017. A day later, the fighters stormed the city of Bangassou, killing Muslim civilians. (Alexis Huguet/AFP)

Maxime Mokom: The Central African Republic leader on trial at the International Criminal Court

The Central African Republic anti-Balaka leader faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court

Abuses: After Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (centre) asked for help in fighting militias, private Russian paramilitary contractors were sent to the CAR. Photo: Barbara Debout/AFP

Human Rights Watch: Russian mercenaries killing civilians in Central African Republic

The NGO has noted that paramilitary forces have executed, tortured, and beaten civilians since 2019

Another chance. President Faustin Archange Touadera. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

Incumbent wins Central African Republic election

The December 27 presidential election, which coincided with legislative polls, took place as a coalition of armed rebel groups renewed an offensive that left thousands unable to…

In some of the countries having elections this year, the results will not only be determined by what happens on polling day.

Elections test Africa’s democracy

Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression

In 2019, the African Union faces many challenges, with conflicts old and new simmering across the continent. To help resolve these crises, the regional organisation should also push ahead with institutional reforms. (Reuters/Tiksa Negeri)

Eight priorities for the African Union in 2019

International Crisis Group lists seven particularly pressing crises the regional organisation should focus on in 2019

Another chance. President Faustin Archange Touadera. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

It is far too early to celebrate peace in the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has been in crisis for most of its existence. Can a new peace deal change things?

CAR: New leader vows to disarm militia

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra who previously served as a prime minister, has promised to disarm combatants on both sides of the fighting.