Latest news in Central African Republic? September 27th, 2026

Here are the key developments in the Central African Republic around late September 2026:

• Landmark ICC Conviction of Séléka Commander: On September 23, the International Criminal Court convicted former Séléka militia leader Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and persecution, committed at a detention center in Bangui during the 2013 conflict. This marks the first ICC conviction of a high-ranking Séléka figure.

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• Security Operations in the Southeast: Central African armed forces (FACA), operating alongside allied Russian forces, recently freed eight hostages who had been abducted during an armed raid in the country’s southeastern region (Upper-Ubangui / Haut-Mbomou), where regional rebel remnants and splinter groups remain active.

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• Humanitarian Access Challenges in Haut-Mbomou: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued updated assessments regarding severe disruptions to relief deliveries along major transit axes (such as the Zémio–Mboki corridor) following ambushes by armed elements, leaving over 20,000 displaced and vulnerable civilians facing reduced access to critical aid.

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