November 18, 2025
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
New Feature: President Touadéra’s X Channel Integrated
The Ambition Journal is expanding its information services. Starting today, the official X (formerly Twitter) channel of President Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra is fully integrated into the platform.
IFC’s Ndaw Sako Highlights Strong Reform Momentum
“The Central African Republic possesses exceptional strengths: vast natural resources, a strategic geographic position, and a young and dynamic population. These are foundations on which real growth can be built,” says Charlotte Ndaw Sako.
Waste Management Project: Modernizing Urban Sanitation in Bangui
The Central African Republic has embarked on one of its most ambitious environmental initiatives with the creation of a waste treatment unit for the city of Bangui and its surrounding areas.
Gilles-Gilbert Gresenguet Urges Investors to Seize Opportunities
“To all investors, both African and international, I say: do not be afraid. The CAR welcomes you with open arms”, proclaimed Gilles-Gilbert Gresenguet, President of the National Union of Central African Employers (UNPC).
Current News Recap: Reconstruction, Support Programs and Partnerships
The past weeks have been marked by major developments across the Central African Republic – from new reconstruction initiatives and international partnerships to visible progress in health and local governance.
Human Resource Development Plan Aims to Transform Health Sector
The Central African Republic has launched one of its most transformative health initiatives as part of the country’s National Development Plan: the Human Resource Development Plan for the Health Sector.
EU Ambassador Escalona Paturel Confirms Continued Support
“Europe will remain a committed partner along the Central African Republic’s journey,” reaffirmed Diego Escalona Paturel, EU Ambassador to the Central African Republic, in his address at the Investment Round Table in Casablanca.
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.
Digital Transformation: Expanding the National Fiber Optic Backbone
The Central African Republic is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of Phase II of the National Fiber Optic Backbone Project – one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure initiatives to date. Designed to extend broadband connectivity beyond the capital Bangui, the project will make high-speed internet more affordable and accessible, unlocking the potential of a modern information economy.
Forum on Investment and Partnership: Bangui Seeks to Attract More Capital
The Central African Republic has taken another step towards economic transformation with the launch of the “Forum on Investment and Partnerships” (FIP) in Bangui. The three-day event brought together government leaders, international investors, and local entrepreneurs with a clear goal: to turn words into action and position the private sector at the heart of national growth.
Healthcare reform: Massively expanding patient-centered care
An ambitious public-private partnership (PPP) project aims to modernize the healthcare system in the Central African Republic. It is part of the National Development Plan 2024–2028 and aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare services and significantly reduce mortality in the country, particularly among children under five and newborns.
“From Idea to Action” – IFC’s Dahlia Khalifa Commends Private Sector Vision
“The Central African Republic is no longer defined by its past challenges but by its determination to build a new future – one driven by private sector growth, investment, and opportunity.” This was the powerful message by Dahlia Khalifa at the Investment Round Table.