April 22, 2026
Politics & Society
People & Culture
National Blood Donation Campaign – A Call for Solidarity and Unity
The Central African Republic marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations with a symbolic and deeply human gesture – the official launch of the National Blood Donation Campaign, an initiative that embodies the country’s commitment to life, peace, and solidarity.
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Social Media Sparks a New Wave of Entrepreneurship
More and more young creators and entrepreneurs are using digital platforms to launch businesses, build audiences, and turn ideas into income with social media rapidly evolving from a tool for entertainment into a genuine engine of economic opportunity.
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Students Return to School for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Across the Central African Republic (CAR), schools officially reopened their doors on September 15, marking the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. In some schools, particularly in the capital Bangui, administrators chose to delay the effective return by a few days to better prepare classrooms and staff for the challenges ahead.
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Business
Nature & Tourism
Wild Heart of Africa: National Parks and Protected Areas of the Central African Republic
Anyone who looks only at the headlines misses the quiet sensation of the Central African Republic: a dense network of national parks and protected areas where some of Central Africa’s most pristine landscapes have been preserved. The official list comprises five national parks—flanked by game reserves, strictly protected nature reserves, and special zones. 
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Les Chutes de Boali: Where Natural Drama Meets the History of Energy
Between rainforest, granite steps, and spray lies one of the most striking places in the Central African Republic (CAR): Les Chutes de Boali. The waterfall on the Mbali River is not only a postcard motif but also lends its name to an energy complex that has powered Bangui since the 1950s.
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At the Heart of Africa: Images Full of Life
At the Heart of Africa: Images full of Life
“This Is The Central African Republic” takes viewers on a journey through a nation brimming with vibrancy. The camera captures the golden sun over wide savannas, the lively rhythm of bustling streets, and the joy of children laughing.
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Facts & Figures
New articles
Central African Republic Seeks Development Financing in Washington
The Central African Republic’s economic diplomacy is entering a new phase: at the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Minister of Economy Prof. Richard Filakota is continuing his efforts to secure financing for the National Development Plan.
A TV Report Reveals How Peace Is Becoming an Economic Opportunity
The economic renewal of the Central African Republic is no longer an abstract narrative — it is becoming visible, tangible, and increasingly documented. A recent report by Africa 24 brings this transformation into sharp focus, portraying a country on the move.
Annual Review of the UNDP Country Programme: A New Phase of Development Takes Shape
With clear words and a strategic vision, Richard Filakota delivered a strong message during the joint annual review of the country programme of the United Nations Development Programme: the Central African Republic is at a turning point in its economic and institutional development.
More than 500 reports: International Attention for the Digital Project DÛNÎA
In February, the CAR reached a historic milestone in the modernization of its state. Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Head of State, Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, and the strategic coordination of Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, the launch of the DÛNÎA platform marked a true technological breakthrough.
Central African Republic Strengthens Partnership with African Development Bank
The Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Prof. Richard Filakota, received the Director General for Central Africa of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Léandre Bassole, for an official meeting in Bangui.
New momentum for the economic development of the Central African Republic
Today, the Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation had the honor of receiving a high-level delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development. This meeting marks another important step toward strengthening international partnerships and advancing concrete development projects.
Central African Diaspora: International Online Conference for New Economic Projects
The Ministry of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (MEPCI), in partnership with the World Bank Group, including the IFC, with the participation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and DICADEV, successfully organized a high-level online conference.
Beginning of the Seventh Republic: The inauguration of Faustin-Archange Touadéra
The inauguration of Faustin-Archange Touadéra as head of the Central African nation on Monday, March 30, 2026, marks the advent of the Seventh Republic—an era explicitly dedicated to the country’s structural “transformation.”
The Central African Republic has Launched a High-quality Digitization Project
A historic step in the modernization of the Central African Republic's public administration. With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry was fully digitized for the first time.
The Dûnîa Project - Digitalisation as a Driver of Development and Transformation
In an exclusive interview Professor Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation shares his insights on the new highly innovative digitalisation project.
Central African Republic Authorizes Launch of Starlink Services
The Central African Republic (CAR) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure with the signing of an agreement authorizing the official launch of Starlink’s internet services nationwide.
Ambition Journal Review 2025
As the year draws to a close, Ambition Journal looks back on an intensive first six months and ahead to 2026 with renewed momentum. Over the past half year, the Journal has established itself as a dynamic platform for insight, news, and reliable information on the Central African Republic.