By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Oubangui Médias
The Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic, led by General Mahamat Al-Khatim, has begun its disarmament as part of the disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration and repatriation process. The step is receiving technical support from Russian allies, reports Oubangui Médias.
A witness named Papy Bozizé, son of former Central African president François Bozizé, in the Bossembélé case trial before the Special Criminal Court. He accuses him of participating in the arbitrary arrest of douaners working in Bouar, reports Oubangui Médias.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Oubangui Médias ·
Central African Health Minister Pierre Somsé met authorities and community leaders in Bangui’s 7th arrondissement on 25 October 2026 to launch a communication campaign about Ebola risks. The mobilisation aims to inform residents about the disease, Oubangui Médias reports.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Oubangui Médias ·
MINUSCA assessed its support for the National Mine Action Authority and the Central African commission responsible for small arms, which have notably received equipment and a 2026–2031 mine-action strategy. The institutions are seeking more training, equipment and funding, according to Centra-News.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Centra News ·
The Movement for Democracy accuses Cape Verde’s government of prioritising party affiliations over merit in public appointments and recruitment. The Independent and Democratic Cape Verdean Union also calls for competence-based governance, while PAICV announces ministerial audits, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Source: Expresso das Ilhas ·
Visits to five detainees in Central African Republic limited to 15 minutesThe Platform of Young Leaders of the Democratic Opposition says the families of five officials detained in the Central African Republic were refused visits and faced restrictions on delivering food. An exceptional 15-minute visit was authorised on 26 October, according to the platform's statement.
PCRN calls for cancellation of FSNC suspensionThe Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation is asking Cameroon's Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, to reverse the suspension of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon. Its national secretary for political affairs denounced the decision in a statement, according to Actu Cameroun.The week in Africa
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