31 March to 7 April 2008 - Highlights:
- The Preparatory Committee for the Inclusive Political Dialogue completes its tasks
- Security incidents in the Vakaga and on the Bossangoa-Paoua road
- NGO news
Background and security
Preparatory committee completes tasks
The Preparatory Committee for the Inclusive Political Dialogue, established on 18 December 2007, held the last plenary session on 31 March. All stakeholders in the peace process in the Central African Republic have participated in three months of meetings, resulting in a near-final document that provides the details of the organisation of the Inclusive Political Dialogue.
A maximum of 150 people, with 30% women, will participate in the dialogue, which is to be held in Bangui in the second half of May. The participants will discuss three topics: governance, security and socio-economic development. Security and judicial measures for all participants have been demanded by representatives of the politico-military movements as a necessary condition for the dialogue to be held in Bangui. Continue Reading »
24 to 31 March 2008 - Highlights:
- Démafouth political leader of APRD
- Findings of IMF mission on 6 - 20 March
- Abductions, looting and rape during attacks in the southeast of the Central African Republic
- Agreement between the Government and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
Background and security
Démafouth is the new political leader of APRD
A former Minister of Defense living in France, Jean-Jacques Démafouth, declared on 26 March that he is the new head of the Popular Army for the Restoration of the Republic and Democracy (APRD), a militant group active in the northwest of CAR. In an interview with Radio France International (RFI) Démafouth announced that the APRD would now be represented in the inclusive political dialogue. Until now, the group had refused to participate in the preparatory committee for a nationwide inclusive political dialogue. Continue Reading »
17 to 24 March 2008 - Highlights:
- Cameroonian troops trained to join FOMUC in Paoua
- EUFOR has achieved ‘initial operational capacity’ on 17 March
- Human Rights Watch on Chadian incursions in CAR territory
- Focus on water: World Water Day and water and sanitation projects in Kabo and Sam Ouandja
Background and security
Cameroonian troops for FOMUC
A contingent of 119 Cameroonian soldiers has completed the preparatory training in Koutaba, in western Cameroon, on 13 March to join the Multinational Force in Central Africa (FOMUC). The troops will be stationed in Paoua, close to the border with Cameroon in the north-west of the Central African Republic, to back the country’s armed and security forces in responding to internal difficulties, particularly criminal gangs preying on villagers. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 51 (March 10 - March 17, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 50 (March 3 - March 10, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
UNICEF in the Central African Republic has just published their monthly report for February 2008. The report includes:
- A description of the current humanitarian situation in CAR
- The latest political and security news
- A detailed update on the programmes run by UNICEF in CAR
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HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 49 (February 25 - March 3, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
UNICEF in the Central African Republic has just published their 2008 fact sheet. The document is a short and informative overview on UNICEF’s objectives for 2008. It contains:
- The main objectives for the coming year
- The key facts and data on CAR
- The 2008 Key projects
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HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 48 (February 18 - February 25, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 47 (February 11 - February 18, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 46 (February 4 - February 11, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
The Food and Agricultural Organization publishes a new bulletin on its activities in the Central African Republic:
- A 3 million USD Emergency program to support refugees and vulnerable populations
- An ambitious programm for the development of CAR agricultural capacities
- The celebrations of the World Food Day in Bocaranga
Looking back on the achievements of 2007, the FAO bulletin sheds light on its objectives for 2008.
Click here to download the bulletin (PDF; 351 KB)
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 45 (January 28 - February 4, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 44 (January 21 - January 28, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
HDPT’s Info Bulletin no 43 (January 14 - January 21, 2008) is out - with detailed information on current humanitarian and development activities in the Central African Republic. It contains a current overview on the most important developments and news from within and about CAR. Continue Reading »
