Civil society organizations OGDC and I Gwé organized a 'ville morte' protest on October 12, 2026, to express public grievances in the Central African Republic. The strike action, which translates to a "dead city" demonstration, saw participants withdraw from economic and social activities across the capital.
The organizers utilized the 'ville morte' strategy as a primary method of demonstrating their collective position. By encouraging citizens to remain in their homes and refrain from engaging in commerce or public transport, the protest organizers aimed to demonstrate the impact of their grievances on the daily operations of the capital. The October 12, 2026, date was selected as the focal point for this coordinated withdrawal from public life.
Serge Ghislain Djorie serves as the president of the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA). His organization has aligned with the objectives of the protest led by OGDC and I Gwé.
As the president of the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA), Serge Ghislain Djorie has played a significant role in coordinating the messaging surrounding the demonstration. The alignment between the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA) and the protest organizers, OGDC and I Gwé, signifies a broader coalition of civil society interest in the specific grievances being aired.
The 'ville morte' protest held on October 12, 2026, represents a formal effort by these groups to channel public sentiment through organized non-participation. Throughout the day, the streets of the capital reflected the intent of the organizers, as the typical bustle of economic activity was replaced by the silence intended by the 'dead city' designation. The participation of the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA) provided additional visibility to the protest objectives.
The leadership of Serge Ghislain Djorie within the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA) remains central to how the organization engages with the initiatives of OGDC and I Gwé. By lending the support of the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA) to the October 12, 2026, action, Serge Ghislain Djorie has reinforced the collaborative nature of the civil society movement.
The organizers, including OGDC and I Gwé, continue to monitor the outcomes of the strike action. The decision to hold the protest on October 12, 2026, was a specific tactical choice intended to highlight the grievances held by these civil society entities. As the capital returns to normal activity following the protest, the alignment between Serge Ghislain Djorie, the Collectif pour l’alternance politique pour une nouvelle Centrafrique (CAPNCA), OGDC, and I Gwé remains a notable feature of the current civil society landscape in the Central African Republic.
