Central African Republic
‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic
A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields
Philip Obaji Jr in Bouar
23, Jul, 2024 @1:24 PM
Kidnappings soar in central Africa’s ‘triangle of death’
Where Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic meet, people are turning vigilante to fight back
Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan
16, Jul, 2024 @4:00 AM
From Colombia to Syria justice is possible for survivors of sexual violence in war – but we need the right ‘ecosystem’ | Clara Sandoval
For the first time Ukraine had the right conditions to make reparations to those subjected to crimes such as rape and sexual slavery. What would it take to replicate this globally?
Clara Sandoval
01, May, 2024 @5:30 AM
France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies
Niger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in its former colonies
Jason Burke International security correspondent
05, Oct, 2023 @5:36 PM
Before Prigozhin’s death, Wagner was fighting on Russia’s behalf in Africa. What happens now? | Dino Mahtani
From securing resources to destabilising western influence, the mercenary group’s activities hang in the balance, says writer Dino Mahtani
Dino Mahtani
26, Aug, 2023 @9:00 AM
Could reported death of Wagner chief push African leaders closer to Kremlin?
Smooth transition of mercenary group’s network and holdings in Africa may not be straightforward for Moscow
Jason Burke Africa correspondent
24, Aug, 2023 @2:30 PM
Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal
President says Russia will replace blocked Ukrainian exports after it abandoned pact on passage of ships
Pjotr Sauer
27, Jul, 2023 @1:56 PM
‘It is like a virus that spreads’: business as usual for Wagner group’s extensive Africa network
Despite Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion against the Kremlin, his military contracts are proving too profitable to lose
Jason Burke
06, Jul, 2023 @11:59 AM
Sudan’s neighbours have little to offer refugees, warns UN
Thousands of Sudanese are crossing borders into countries already severely stressed by drought, conflicts and food insecurity, UN says
Lizzy Davies
05, May, 2023 @11:00 AM
Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold
Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country
Zeinab Mohammed Salih in Khartoum and Jason Burke
02, Feb, 2023 @5:00 AM
Ally of Wagner Group boss hurt in ‘assassination attempt’ in central Africa
Dmitry Sytii under US sanctions for links to mercenary group founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is close to Vladimir Putin
Pjotr Sauer and Jason Burke
16, Dec, 2022 @5:21 PM
Emmanuel Macron accuses Russia of feeding disinformation in Africa
French president says Moscow is pursuing ‘predatory project’ to spread influence in African countries
Jennifer Rankin and agencies
20, Nov, 2022 @6:00 PM
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