Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine

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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Ambassador Patricia Mahoney visits Chinko National Park

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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Ambassador Patricia Mahoney leads an English course at Bangui University

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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Statement by Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department Spokesperson on the Constitutional Referendum in CAR

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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Press Statement

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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Treasury Sanctions Russian Proxy Wagner Group as a Transnational Criminal Organization

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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Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

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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Statement by Ned Price, U.S. State Department Spokesperson on the Constitutional Court in CAR

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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The United States Pledges 31 Billion CFA in Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to Central African Republic.

Following her July 21 audience with President Faustin-Archange Touadera, U.S. Ambassador to the Central African Republic Patricia Mahoney announced that the United States will provide an additional 31 billion CFA, or $48 million, in emergency humanitarian assistance to the Central African Republic through our local partners. This aid adds to the 91 billion CFA, or …

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Conclusions of the Steering Committee for the “Durable Institutions / Effective Forces”

Conclusions of the Steering Committee for the “Durable Institutions / Effective Forces” Agreement between the United States of America and the Central African Republic Today the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Central African Republic concluded the second Steering Committee of the U.S.-CAR “Durable Institutions/Effective Forces” (IDFE) agreement. The …

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United States Announces $3 Million in Additional Support to the Special Criminal Court

The U.S. Embassy in Central African Republic is pleased to announce two new, complementary programs to support the functioning and effectiveness of the Special Criminal Court. A $1.5 million program with the United Nations Development Program will contribute to the UN’s support to the Special Criminal Court’s victim and witness protection work and provide related …

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Rep. Bass Statement on Violence and Insecurity in the Central African Republic

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement: “I stand with the people of the Central African Republic (CAR) and urge the international community to play a more decisive role in preventing atrocities, invest in peace efforts, provide much needed humanitarian assistance, and …

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Routine Message – U.S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic

Routine Message for U.S. Citizens November 28 and 29, 2020 You are cordially invited to a town hall hosted by Ambassador Tamlyn, with Consular Officer Emily Hennell and Assistant Regional Security Officer YJ Chung. We will discuss best practices for personal security preparations in light of the upcoming CAR elections. We will also celebrate Thanksgiving …

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Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals Advancing Russia’s Malign Influence

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo September 23, 2020 Today, the United States imposed sanctions on a network connected to Russian operative Yevgeniy Prigozhin by targeting entities and individuals working on his behalf to advance Russia’s influence in the Central African Republic (CAR).  The …

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Announcement from the U.S. Embassy (March 20, 2020)

The U.S. Embassy in Bangui announces that it is reducing its staffing in response to increasing travel restrictions, limited health infrastructure and potential disruption of supply chains for essential goods in the Central African Republic. We call your attention to the State Department’s Global Travel Advisory issued March 19, 2020 The State Department has issued …

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U.S. Ambassador’s Statement on the Anniversary of the Bangui Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation

BANGUI – February 6, 2020 marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Bangui Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. Mrs. Lucy Tamlyn, U.S. Ambassador to the Central African Republic, made this statement regarding the anniversary: “The United States fully supports the Bangui Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation and urges all parties to respect and …

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U.S. Embassy Presented Traditional Gifts to Bangui’s Muslim Community in Honor of Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)

BANGUI – On Saturday August 10, U.S. Ambassador to the Central African Republic, Lucy Tamlyn, visited multiple Muslim organizations in Bangui to wish the Muslim community a happy, healthy, and safe Tabaski (Eid al-Adha). At each stop, she presented the community with a goat, a traditional Eid al-Adha meal. Ambassador Tamlyn made her first stop …

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Request for Quotations Number 19CT2018Q007

Dear Prospective Quoter:   SUBJECT:  Request for Quotations Number 19CT2018Q007   The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a quotation for attorney services for real estate transactions.   Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Quotation Enclosed” to the Eric A. Wild, United States Embassy Bangui, Avenue …

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PEACE is PROFITABLE Grants Competition

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY BANGUI PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS) PEACE is PROFITABLE Grants Competition   The United States Embassy in Bangui is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support Central Africans sustainably managing natural resources.  The project should reach a broad Central African audience in a way that resonates.  This proposal …

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Treasury Sanctions Lord’s Resistance Army Facilitators Involved in the Illicit Trade of Ivory, Weapons, and Money in Central Africa

12/13/2017 Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated Okot Lukwang and Musa Hatari pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13667, which targets certain persons contributing to the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR), including those that support armed groups involved in activities that threaten the peace, security, …

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Continued Violence in the Central African Republic

Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 6, 2017 The United States remains concerned about ongoing violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), and condemns in the strongest terms the continued targeted attacks against civilians, peacekeepers, and humanitarian actors. We further emphasize our strong support to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission …

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National Day

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2017 ________________________________ I extend my best wishes to the government and people of the Central African Republic on the occasion of your country’s national day celebration. The United States is proud to stand with the government and people of the Central African Republic …

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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

Steven Feldstein is a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). He is responsible for DRL’s work in Africa, international labor affairs, and international religious freedom. Previously, Mr. Feldstein served as the Director of the Office of Policy in the Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning at …

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Press Briefing with the U.S. Delegation to the African Union Summit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

USAID Administrator Gayle Smith Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield Transcript of AU Summit Press Briefing with US Delegation (PDF 228 KB)   (Download Adobe Reader ) MODERATOR:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Welcome and thank you for joining us for today’s press conference with our U.S. Delegation to the African Union Summit.  Today, here, we have at the front table USAID Administrator Gayle Smith and the Assistant Secretary …

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Secretary Kerry Statement on First round of Elections

The peaceful conduct and high turnout in the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections in the Central African Republic are clear signs that Central Africans seek a new beginning for their country, and a future based on democratic governance and free from the violence and instability that have plagued the country for far too long. We …

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Yali December 2015

YALI alumni Cedric Zouade, Stephane Youfeina, and Cedric Ouanekponé gave a presentation on climate change in CAR at the National Youth Assembly on December 26. Cedric Zouade recently participated in a global summit in Bangkok, Thailand, where he discussed the same topic with young leaders from around the world. Be a leader! #YALI

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Central African Republic National Day

Dear Madam President: On behalf of the people of the United States, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate you and the people of the Central African Republic as you celebrate your national day on December 1. The United States remains deeply committed to the transitional authorities and the people of the Central African …

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