Central African Republic
UN, African Union Say 'Never' Again to Rwanda Genocide Ahead of CAR Vote
"We took a good, bitter lesson from what happened in Rwanda, and we said this should never happen," Smail Chergui, African Union commissioner for peace and security, told Newsweek.
The 11 Countries the U.S. Says Will Probably Kill You
The State Department has classified these 11 nations as "Do not travel."
Why Women Fight in the World' Most 'Forgotten' Crisis
Meet the women who chose to take up arms in one of Africa's most bitter conflicts.
Time to Invest in Peace in the Central African Republic
CAR is at risk of slipping back into full-blown conflict. The international community must not waver in its support.
U.N. Warns of Risk of Another Genocide in Africa
Muslim and Christian militias have been engaged in tit-for-tat violence since 2013, but the situation has escalated in recent months.
The African Civil War You've Never Heard Of
Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony is rumored to have a hideout in the landlocked country, but Central African Republic has a civil war of its own.
Ugandan Troops Hunting Warlord 'Exploited' Women: HRW
The soldiers were based in Central African Republic and received assistance from U.S. special advisers in hunting the warlord.
Which Is the Happiest Country in the World?
If you live in a Nordic country, you are probably reading this with a smile.
U.N. 'Kills Rebel Commander' in Central African Strikes
The rebel group made unconfirmed claims that three civilians were also killed.
Bangui's Traumatized Street Children
Will the homeless kids of the Central African Republic be pulled back into the country's simmering conflict?
Factional Fighting in the CAR Kills 16
Two ex-factions of the mainly Muslim Séléka rebel coalition clashed in the country's remote north.
EU Pledges $2.2 Billion to Rebuild War-Torn C. Africa
The country has been blighted by years of inter-religious violence.
Central African Republic Can Be a Land of Opportunity
World leaders are gathering support for the country at a Brussels conference Thursday.
France Pulls 2,000 Troops From Central African Republic
France is pulling 2,000 troops out of the country as situation intensifies.
Why Central African Republic Still Needs Peacekeepers
The U.N. mission has played a key role in stabilizing the war-torn country.
Congo Leader Sentenced for Heading Rape, Murder Spree
The International Criminal Court gives Jean-Pierre Bemba 18 years for 2002-03 actions in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic: The Aftermath of Rape in War
Survivors of sexual violence in CAR are deprived of basic health care and stigmatized.
Congo-Brazzaville Peacekeepers 'Killed 18' in CAR
Those killed include a woman and children, whose remains were discovered in February.
Windows 10 Automatic Upgrades Cost NGO Thousands
Microsoft could have jeopardized Chinko Project's missions and even lives with automatic upgrades, says its pilot and IT expert.
Senator Threatens to Pull U.N. Funding Over Sex Abuse
The U.S. currently contributes about a quarter of the $8 billion budgeted for peacekeeping missions.
Central African Republic: A New Low for Peacekeeping?
Troubling new allegations of sexual abuse and bestiality cast further scrutiny on the U.N.
Violence in Central African Republic Kills 12
The conflict-torn country recently elected a new president, who has pledged to disarm militant groups.
Joseph Kony's LRA is Still Abducting Children in CAR
Kony's notorious militant group has kidnapped more than 200 people so far this year.
Western Diets May Have Transformed Our Intestines
Researchers suspect that switching to modern diets caused evolution in our intestines.
Ex-Math Professor Touadera Triumphs in CAR Elections
Touadera is tasked with establishing peace in a country decimated by sectarian conflict.
CAR Elections: Dologuele and Touadera Face Off
One of the world's poorest countries will soon be led by an ex-banker or former maths professor.
U.N. to Send Troops Home From CAR Amid Sex Abuse Crisis
The U.N.'s mission in CAR has uncovered a further seven alleged cases of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Who Can Save Central African Republic?
The conflict-torn country will find out on February 14 who its new leader is.
Children Abused by EU Troops in CAR: U.N.
The allegations are the latest in a long line against peacekeepers and international forces in CAR.
CAR Parliamentary Vote Faces Rerun After 400 Complaints
Two candidates for the presidency will face off on February 14.