Central African Republic dismantles 170 illegal barriers and honours six officials
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lengosongo
The Central African government honoured six state officials for their efforts against illegal barriers, after 170 installations were dismantled across the country. The Mobile Dismantling Brigade coordinator also reported arrests and sentences of up to eight months in prison, at a ceremony chaired by Prime Minister Félix Moloua on 19 October 2026, Lengosongo reports.
The Mobile Dismantling Brigade has removed 170 illegal barriers in the Central African Republic, its coordinator said at a ceremony held on Monday 19 October 2026 in Bangui. Six state officials were honoured for their commitment to the operation, according to Lengosongo.
The officials honoured included customs officials, police commissioners, sub-prefects and deputy mayors from Bambari, Beloko and Berberati. The coordinator also reported that officials suspected of taking part in setting up or managing the barriers had been arrested and prosecuted. Some were sentenced to terms of up to eight months in prison.
The Central African government says the operation aims to ensure movement through authorised checkpoints only and to increase tax and customs revenue. Prime Minister Félix Moloua said that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra supported the action and wanted it expanded across the country.
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