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UNOPS could lay off nearly 50 Central African employees

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UNOPS employees accuse the Central Africa and North Africa offices, led by Nathalie Angibeau, of abuse of power, harassment and reprisals. Nearly 50 Central African workers could be laid off by December 2026, according to a whistleblowing letter made public on 13 August and reported by Corbeaunews Centrafrique.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) could lay off nearly 50 Central African employees amid a crisis at its multi-country office for Central Africa. Corbeaunews Centrafrique reports the warning.

In a sixth letter made public on 13 August 2026, employees accuse the management of Nathalie Angibeau, who oversees the Central Africa and North Africa offices, of abuse of authority, harassment and targeted reprisals. They also denounce management characterised by nepotism and ethnic purges of staff, according to Corbeaunews Centrafrique.

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