Minister of State for Communication and government spokesperson in the Central African Republic Évariste Ngamana held a meeting with staff at the Central African embassy in Morocco on 19 October 2026. Official records confirm that the visit occurred at the diplomatic mission located in Rabat. Évariste Ngamana serves as the primary government spokesperson for the Central African Republic. The discussions focused on internal embassy operations and administrative conduct within the diplomatic facility. No further details regarding the specific agenda of the gathering were released by the delegation following the conclusion of the session.
Internal Embassy Tensions Emerge
Nicaise Kossi currently holds the position of chargé d'affaires at the Central African embassy in Morocco. In this capacity, Nicaise Kossi serves as the acting ambassador for the diplomatic mission based in Rabat. Records indicate that the role requires Nicaise Kossi to manage the daily administrative functions of the embassy. These responsibilities include oversight of staff operations and communication with officials in the Central African Republic. The acting ambassador maintains the facility as the primary point of contact for diplomatic affairs between the two nations. No additional information regarding the tenure or specific duties of Nicaise Kossi has been provided by the delegation following the visit by Évariste Ngamana. The mission remains under the leadership of Nicaise Kossi as the embassy continues to operate in the Moroccan capital.
Civil Unrest in Bangui
Protesters organized a "ville morte" (dead city) day in Bangui on 12 October 2026. This demonstration resulted in a widespread suspension of commercial and public activities across the capital city.
Security services conducted a series of arrests targeting civil society leaders in the Central African Republic on 15 October 2026. These detentions occurred in the days following the protest activity. Authorities have not disclosed the specific charges filed against the individuals taken into custody during this operation.
Economic policy shifted simultaneously as the Central African Republic government implemented a price increase for fuel. Officials raised the cost of a liter of fuel by 150 CFA francs. This adjustment impacts the retail price of petroleum products available to consumers throughout the country.
