General Bienvenue Zokoué, Minister of Public Security, asserted on 20 October 2026 that the government maintains full control over the national territory of the Central African Republic. Addressing the current security situation in the country, the minister denied that any opposition groups hold territory within the nation's borders. General Bienvenue Zokoué stated, "Aujourd’hui, sur 20 préfectures que compte la République centrafricaine, il n’y a aucun centimètre qui est occupé par les forces du mal." He declared that the state has successfully secured all 20 provinces, effectively removing the presence of armed groups across the entire Central African Republic. General Bienvenue Zokoué emphasized that on these 20 provinces of the Central African Republic, there is not a single centimeter occupied by the forces of evil. This rhetoric reflects the official stance of the administration regarding its territorial integrity and the effectiveness of its security apparatus.
Recent Attacks in Vakaga
Rebel fighters conducted an attack on the town of Amdafock in the Vakaga prefecture on 30 June 2026. This incident remains a point of focus regarding the security status of northern regions within the Central African Republic. The town of Amdafock in the Vakaga prefecture was attacked by rebel fighters on June 30, 2026, marking a significant breach of the stability the government claims to have achieved. The persistence of such activity in the northern reaches of the country notes the challenges faced by state forces in maintaining a constant presence in remote areas.
Violent clashes erupted in the Nana-Mambéré sector during August 2026. These engagements involved fighters from the CPC and Russian mercenaries operating within the area. Clashes between CPC fighters and Russian mercenaries were reported in the Nana-Mambéré sector in August 2026. The involvement of these specific actors in the Nana-Mambéré sector shows the complex nature of the security environment, where multiple armed entities continue to contest the landscape despite official declarations of total government control.
Separately, Swiss geologist Majineh Luka and his bodyguard were assassinated on 1 August 2026. The killing occurred at PK 55 on the Bangui-Damara axis. On August 1, 2026, Swiss geologist Majineh Luka and his bodyguard were assassinated at PK 55 on the Bangui-Damara axis. This targeted violence serves as a stark reminder of the security risks present even on major transit routes near the capital.
Minister-counselor Pascal Bida Koyagbele publicly accused the FPRC, led by Nourredine Adam, of carrying out the attack at PK 55. No further information regarding the investigation into the deaths of Majineh Luka or his bodyguard has been released by authorities. The lack of subsequent updates from the government regarding the investigation into the deaths of Majineh Luka or his bodyguard leaves the circumstances surrounding the incident at PK 55 unresolved in the public record.
