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Central African republic must capitalize on lull in violence, cardinal says

May 11, 2021

The Central African Republic needs “radical change,” according to Cardinal Dieudonne Nzapalainga, the archbishop of the capital, Bangui.

By Ngala Killian Chimtom

UN increases Central African Republic force by nearly 3,700

Mar 13, 2021

The U.N. Security Council approved an increase of nearly 3,700 military and police to the U.N. peacekeeping force in Central African Republic on Friday to help reverse the deteriorating security situation in the conflict-torn nation where violence has increased since last December’s presidential election.

By Edith Lederer

Central African Republic bishops warn of food shortages, insecurity

Jan 8, 2021

Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic warned of food shortages and a refugee exodus, as two-thirds of the country was in rebel control in early January.

By Catholic News Service

Bishops to voters: Find candidates who can free Central African Republic

Sep 8, 2020

Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic warned most of their country is in the hands of armed bands and “ferocious mercenaries” and urged voters to find candidates who can free it “from oppression, misery and ignorance” in upcoming elections.

By Jonathan Luxmoore

COVID-19 pandemic threatens ‘fragile’ peace of Central African Republic

Jul 28, 2020

The Central African Interfaith Peacebuilding Partnership, or CIPP. is led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and aims to build reconciliation in the country. COVID-19 is threatening the fragile stability of the country.

By Crux Staff

Violence in Central African Republic also causing a mental health crisis

Jul 24, 2020

Fears are growing that the Central African Republic could experience an upsurge of violence has it prepares for presidential elections later this year. The conflict in the country has led to an increase in mental health problems, especially among the young.

By Crux Staff

Path to peace difficult to discern in Central African Republic

Jun 5, 2020

Peace has been a difficult goal to achieve in the Central African Republic.

By Crux Staff

Central African bishop recalls attacks, says people have faced worse

May 16, 2020

A Catholic bishop in Central African Republic who was recently caught up in a militia attack during a pastoral visit said the country’s citizens have endured more pain and sorrow than he experienced during the incident.

By Fredrick Nzwili, CNS