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There are more boy scouts than peacekeepers in the Central African Republic. Even in the midst of a civil war, the scouts are arguably more effective
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There are more boy scouts than peacekeepers in the CAR. Even in the midst of a civil war, the scouts are arguably more effective
Conflict in CAR has left thousands of people without limbs. A new prosthetics centre is helping a lucky few to get back on their feet
The UN promotes local ownership in peace building, which is difficult to achieve
The capital of the Central African Republic could be a great holiday destination – if it weren’t for the civil war
While South African soldiers were fighting for their lives in the CAR last year, a different battle was going on back at defence headquarters.
The company that left SA troops high and dry in the CAR is still bagging major SANDF contracts.
In efforts to stem the violence in the Central African Republic, Rwanda says it will send some 800 troops to the country.
