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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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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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 is designating Ali Darassa, the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR)-based militia group Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC), pursuant to Executive Order 13667, in connection with serious human rights abuses. The UPC uses killings, kidnapping, and other violence to achieve its goals. For example, on November 15, …
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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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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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Today, Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn visited with Minister of Health and Population Pierre Somsé to discuss the United States’ support to Central African Republic’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign. This includes the United States’ latest donation of 168,300 doses on November 19. The United States has donated 806,700 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to CAR since July 2. All vaccines have …
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The U.S. government announces a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Joseph Kony. Kony is the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army and is wanted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. These crimes include mass killings, torture, and forcing children to become soldiers. Providing information on Kony requires great courage. …
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Bangui, October 16, 2021 The G5 +, a group of partner states and international institutions of the Central African Republic, welcomes the statement by the President of the Central African Republic calling for an end to military operations and all armed action throughout the country. The G5 + expresses its support for this initiative, …
Read More» 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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Bangui, July 27, 2021 The G5+, a group of states and international institutions partnering with the Central African Republic, note with great concern the development of an acute humanitarian crisis in CAR. Members note that more than seven months of military operations in many of CAR’s prefectures have displaced hundreds of thousands of Central Africans …
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The U.S. Embassy, the African Union delegation, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization in the Central African Republic announce the arrival of 302,400 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. The U.S. government donated the vaccines. This delivery is part of the U.S. government’s and the African Union’s efforts to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 …
Read More» On Thursday, July 1, 2021, the Secretary of State released the 21st Annual Trafficking in Persons Report. As part of the release of this report, the U.S. Department of State annually honors outstanding individuals around the world who are fighting to end human trafficking. For the year 2021, Minister Counselor Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui was honored …
Read More» United States Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release January 19, 2021 On January 18, the Central African Republic’s Constitutional Court proclaimed definitive results for the first round of voting. The Embassy notes the court proclaimed President Faustin Archange Touadera as the winner in the first round with 53.16 percent of the votes cast. We call …
Read More» The conduct of the upcoming elections in the Central African Republic has important consequences not only for the Central African Republic, but for the Central African region.
Read More» The United States is committed to supporting free, fair, inclusive elections. The conduct of elections is important not only for Africans, but also for defenders of democracy around the world. We believe all sides should participate peacefully in the democratic process. Repression and intimidation have no place in democracies. The right to peaceful assembly and …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» United States Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release August 27, 2020 The United States Continues to Lead the Response to COVID-19 in the Central African Republic Since the initial response to COVID-19 started in March 2020, the United States has so far provided more than $13.6 million in assistance to fight COVID-19 in the Central …
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Bangui, 20 July 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the government of the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a new, five-year development agreement. The agreement provides approximately 22 million USD (12,588,314,200.00 CFA) in funding for programs that will encourage stabilization in CAR, including programs to expand licit economic opportunity and …
Read More» 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, Central African Republic Press Release January 15, 2020 BANGUI – U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy, will visit Bangui from January 19-21, 2020. He will meet with senior government officials, university students, alumni of Department of State public diplomacy exchange programs, and representatives from international organizations and NGOs working …
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BANGUI – After a months-long closure due to a construction project, the Bangui American Center (BAC), located at the U.S. Embassy, reopened to the public on December 20, 2019. Visitors will notice a new entry space with improved security features and a more modern feel. The BAC, which has operated in Bangui for decades, and …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 2, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Central African Republic and join you in celebrating your national day on December 1. In the past year, Central Africans have been called to come together and …
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U.S. Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release November 21, 2019 U.S. Ambassador Responds to Flooding Disaster in CAR with Emergency Humanitarian Aid for Affected Communities BANGUI – In response to the flooding disaster in the Central African Republic (CAR), United States Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn has requested USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance provide $100,000 …
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U.S. Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release October 16, 2019 BANGUI – In order to provide life-saving humanitarian support to food insecure persons in the Central African Republic, the United States government gave $50 million (CFA 29.885.500.000) in emergency food aid to CAR in fiscal year 2019. This contribution came from the United States Agency …
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BANGUI – The U.S. Embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) was deeply saddened to learn about the crash of a MINUSCA helicopter today, Friday, September 27, 2019, near Bouar, that killed three Senegalese U.N. peacekeepers and critically wounded one Senegalese U.N. peacekeeper. We offer our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and …
Read More» The United States Embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR), the French Embassy in CAR and the European Union (EU) Delegation in CAR, members of the G5, strongly condemn the violence that occurred in the city of Birao, Vakaga Prefecture (north-east Central African Republic), on 14 September 2019. The perpetrators of this deadly violence must …
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September 18, 2019 BANGUI – U.S. Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn attended a validation ceremony on September 18, 2019 to celebrate the drafting of the Central African Republic National Justice Sector Policy. The development of the policy was a coordinated effort between all justice sector actors, including the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR), the judiciary, …
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U.S. Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release September 10, 2019 Bangui – The Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR), Pamela Hack, recently visited the MINUSCA base in Bambari. She and her team also visited with Central African Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in order to better understand their …
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U.S. Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release August 28, 2019 BANGUI – On August 24, U.S. Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn traveled to the village of Boali, approximately 90 km from Bangui, to attend a restitution meeting with representatives of some of the Armed Groups who have signed the Bangui Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. The …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Central African Republic Press Release August 19, 2019 BANGUI – The United States Government (USG) will provide just over 186 million USD in funding for the humanitarian response in the Central African Republic (CAR) in fiscal years 2018-2019. These humanitarian response funds come from the United States Agency for International Development’s Offices of …
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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 …
Read More» BANGUI – The United States Embassy in Bangui announces the launch of an additional $3.5 million in security assistance training programs for the Central African Armed Forces (FACA). These funds for the Central African Republic (CAR) represent the next phase in the United States’ $12 million in funding to reform and redeploy the FACA. “This …
Read More» The United States of America welcomes the February 6 signing of the Central African Republic peace agreement. Reaching an agreement is a positive step towards peace and the United States will closely review the final language of the agreement. We commend President Faustin Archange Touadéra and the armed group leaders for choosing the path …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY BANGUI PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS) Just the Facts Grants Competition The United States Embassy in Bangui is pleased to announce a call for proposals to develop a program to deliver facts to the public. The project should reach a broad Central African audience in a way that resonates. …
Read More» Statement from the Press Secretary on Religious Violence in the Central African Republic Foreign Policy Issued on: May 3, 2018 The United States is extremely concerned about recent attacks against civilian centers, including Tuesday’s attack on a Christian church in the Fatima neighborhood of Bangui and the retaliatory attacks on Muslim community members. We urge Central African …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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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On November 14, Chargé d’Affaires David Brownstein, Public Security Minister Henri Wanzet Linguissara and European Union Ambassador Samuela Isopi visited the victims of the recent grenade attack in Bangui to express their condolences and their solidarity with all wounded and Central Africans. He made the following statement after the visit: We wanted to come today …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bangui Public Affaires Section For Immediate Diffusion November 8th 2017 Press Releases This violence must stop. Once again an employee of a humanitarian organization was killed during the course of duty. The Embassy of the United States of America unequivocally and vehemently condemns this most recent attack against a member of the International …
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