Latest news in Central African Republic? September 30th, 2026
30-09-2026
Key developments and news concerning the Central African Republic include:
ICC Verdict against Former Militia Commander: The International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted former Séléka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity and war crimes, specifically concerning torture and cruel treatment at a detention facility in Bangui during the 2013 conflict. The ruling has sparked varied political and public reactions across Bangui.
Al JazeeraDeteriorating Security and Aid Access in Haut-Mbomou: Humanitarian organizations, including the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), report acute security challenges in the southeastern prefecture of Haut-Mbomou. Armed groups have ambushed aid convoys, demanded illegal payments, and carried out kidnappings and violence, disrupting essential relief supplies to tens of thousands of displaced and vulnerable residents around Zémio and Djéma.
ReliefWeb+ 1Severe Humanitarian & Food Insecurity Situation: The World Food Programme (WFP) highlighted that more than 2 million people continue to face acute food insecurity across the country during the lean season, exacerbated by localized clashes and supply bottlenecks. Emergency distributions have focused on displacement hot spots such as Vakaga and Mbomou.
Sports: In regional football qualifying matches, the Central African Republic national team suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat against Burkina Faso.