UN human rights expert warns true peace in CAR won’t be possible without justice for the hundreds of thousands of victims of human right abuse and violence.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Central African Republic. Central African Republic is not a functioning democracy. The latest elections were largely seen as marked by irregularities and opposition candidates criticized the vote's fairness. Violence has hampered any true attempt at democracy. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa.
How is the Pussy Riot Poisoning Linked to an African Murder Probe?
Punk group Pussy Riot has linked suspected poisoning of member Verzilov with his attempt to investigate the deaths some Russian journalists in Africa.
Fake Passport Controversy Rocks South Sudan and Central African Republic
Juba refuse issuing the former president of the Central African Republic (CAR) a South Sudanese passport following a U.N. charge against Francois Bozize,
CAR Refugees Sing for Peace at Camp in Cameroon
A group of Central African Republic refugees is using music to call on the world to save their country
60 years of conflict and failed peacebuilding in Central African Republic
It is an open secret that France is still the colonial master of its former colonies. It has never wished for its former colonies to be independent as it totally relies on their resources to remain relevant.
Central African ballet provides glimmer of unity in war-torn
In a country bloodily divided by ethnic and religious strife, the National Central African Ballet is a rare unifying factor
African Warlord Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company Ties
Damning report reveals truth behind genocidal Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company ties in rubber trade
Is Foreign Aid Supporting African Democracy or Not?
Veteran reporter is concerned about the role of aid in supporting African democracy transitions
Zimbabwe and Congo Mining Assets Feed Mugabe Corruption
Now legendary plunder of Zimbabwe’s wealth detailed in dictator Robert Mugabe corruption probe
New Group Seeks to Protect Women in Violent Congo
Violence against women in violent Congo conflict areas has become regular feature of instability plagued region but new group of Congolese men have started a new program to protect women from attack