Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine 09/14/2023 11:01 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The Departments of State and the Treasury are imposing further sanctions on over 150 individuals and entities in connection with Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine. As part of today’s action, the U.S. government is targeting individuals and entities engaged in sanctions evasion and circumvention, those …
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By moussae | 16 September, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Patricia Mahoney and John Dunlop, USAID Mission Director for the Central Africa region, visited the Chinko Conservation Area in eastern Central African Republic to assess the progress of USAID support since 2016. USAID has supported work in and around the Chinko Conservation Area through African Parks to strengthen biodiversity conservation planning and implementation and …
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By moussae | 29 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Events, News
Over forty students from the English Literature Department at Université de Bangui interacted with Ambassador Patricia Mahoney during a speaking and listening session she led. Family and family relationships were at the heart of this lively exchange, where the students answered questions using a fun, engaging, and instructive approach. Ambassador Mahoney’s participation opens a series …
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By moussae | 29 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News
The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum August 22, 2023 Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power …
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By moussae | 23 August, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
June 9, 2023 Press Statement The constitution is the foundational document in a democracy—a document that safeguards a system of government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people and that enshrines their rights, including their right to choose their leaders. It is thus crucial that any proposed change to a constitution …
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By moussae | 9 June, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
January 26, 2023 Treasury Sanctions Russian Proxy Wagner Group as a Transnational Criminal Organization Sanctions Target Wagner’s Global Support Network, Russia’s Military Complex, Putin Cronies WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking additional actions to degrade the Russian Federation’s capacity to wage war against Ukraine …
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By moussae | 26 January, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET January 26, 2023 Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine The United States will continue to impede the Kremlin’s ability to arm and equip its war machine engaged in an unjustified war against Ukraine. The Department of State is designating five entities and one individual linked to the Wagner …
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By moussae | 26 January, 2023 | Topics: Events, News
January 26, 2023 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked to Russia’s para-military Wagner Group and its head, Yevgeniy Prigozhin – including its key infrastructure and associated front companies, its battlefield operations in Ukraine, producers of …
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By moussae | 26 January, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
October 28, 2022 The United States notes with deep concern a series of recent actions relative to members of the Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic, particularly the October 25 removal of Constitutional Court President Daniele Darlan. Judicial independence is a central tenet of democracy. We call on the Central African authorities to ensure …
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By moussae | 2 November, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Bangui, December 10, 2021 The G5+, a group of partner states and international institutions of the Central African Republic, has supported the Special Criminal Court (SCC) since its establishment. The SCC is a key, independent institution in the fight against impunity and the restoration of the rule of law in the Central African Republic. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Bangui | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, Press Releases