The Central African government announced the cessation of all new collaboration with UNOPS on 7 July 2026. Officials in the République centrafricaine confirmed the decision, effectively halting future partnerships with the organization. This move follows internal friction regarding project oversight and operational management. Government representatives in Bangui stated that the termination applies to all prospective agreements involving the agency. The administration aims to restructure its administrative framework for international development projects previously supported by UNOPS. No further details regarding the status of active contracts were provided by government spokespeople following the announcement.
Scope of Terminated Agreements
The agreement between UNOPS and the Central African government, originally signed in September 2022 and later revised in May 2026, held a total value exceeding 34 million dollars, or 19 billion CFA francs. This financial framework underpinned various development initiatives across the country prior to the recent administrative shift.
Officials in Bangui subsequently requested that the Banque mondiale halt all funding currently channeled through UNOPS. Government representatives directed this request to the international lender as part of the broader decision to end institutional cooperation with the agency. The move effectively blocks the flow of capital to projects previously managed under the UNOPS mandate, shifting the oversight of these resources away from the organization.
Leadership and Internal Allegations
Employees released a sixth letter of denunciation regarding the management of UNOPS on 13 August 2026. This document followed several prior internal critiques concerning operational practices within the agency. The correspondence outlined specific grievances held by staff members regarding current administrative procedures and the oversight of regional projects.
Nathalie Angibeau serves as the director of the UNOPS Multi-Country Office for Central Africa (CAMCO) and North Africa (NAMCO). Her role involves managing the administrative and operational activities across these regions. The leadership under her tenure has faced public scrutiny from personnel amid the ongoing management crisis.
Staff members have reported that approximately 50 Central African workers are scheduled to be dismissed by December 2026. These potential job losses are linked to the internal restructuring and the cessation of agreements between the government and the agency. Employees expressed concern that these departures would significantly impact the local workforce currently attached to ongoing development initiatives. The reported dismissals remain a central point of tension between the UNOPS management team and local staff.