All news on the topic: Central African

Several hundred Wagner fighters remain based along the upper Oubangui River in the Central African Republic, where they run a drug trade built around tramadol, an opioid painkiller that becomes a potent stimulant at high doses.

France has denied asylum to Central African Republic journalist Ephrem Yalike, whose testimony helped expose the workings of the Russian propaganda and disinformation network in Africa.

A relatively low-profile Emirati company, Sigma Mining, is reportedly playing an increasingly significant role in the gold sector of the Central African Republic (CAR), reflecting the growing presence of Gulf-linked trading firms in Africa’s mineral economy.

Some countries state that a passport must be valid for another six months before its holder departs for international travel, so you should always check when yours expires

Hoping for a summer getaway? You may want to check whether you're legally allowed to travel - this easy-to-forget catch leaves some prospective holidaymakers disappointed every year.