Latest news in Central African Republic? September 25th, 2026
25-09-2026
Recent developments regarding the Central African Republic:
ICC Conviction of Séléka Commander: The International Criminal Court found former Séléka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including torture and persecution, connected to abuses committed during the 2013 conflict in Bangui. CAR’s Ministry of Justice welcomed the ruling as a significant step for accountability and victim reparations.
Humanitarian Access and Security Constraints: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that aid operations face persistent obstacles, recording approximately 70 security and access incidents affecting humanitarian workers throughout the year, with the Vakaga prefecture facing the highest concentration of disruptions.
Border Pressures and Regional Displacement: The northeast border regions continue to absorb heavy pressure from the ongoing spillover of the conflict in neighboring Sudan, maintaining a steady need for emergency relief, shelter, and cross-border monitoring for arriving refugees.
Security Sector and Peacekeeping Transition: National forces, alongside international and allied partners, continue operations to curb irregular militia activity in peripheral regions as MINUSCA works on long-term stabilization and security sector handover to state authorities.