The Central African Republic (CAR) is, as its name suggests, a continental country located in the heart of Africa. The country's history is punctuated by recurrent conflicts, fueled by rebel groups trying to control access to the country's natural resources (diamonds, gold, cattle and wood). The state is only able to effectively control a portion of the country's territory, while the rest remains under the control of rival armed factions. Socio-political instability, weak state institutions, and the landlocked and fragmented nature of the country hamper agricultural production. However, the country is making progress in the area of community forestry.
Socio-economic indicators
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Land Area
62,298,000 ha
GDP/Capita
837.5 USD
Total population
5,457,150
Urban population
41.4 %
Land-related indicators
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Agricultural land
8.2 %
Primary forests
1,988,000 ha
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23 May 2023
Eritrean refugees caught between crisis at home, Sudan conflict
Some Eritreans are reportedly missing in Sudan, raising fears of kidnappings by Eritrean authorities or traffickers.
Bilal Hashem last heard from his friend, a fellow Eritrean, on April 19 in Kassala, a city in eastern Sudan near…
03 April 2023
On Facebook, Instagram, moderation is effective, content monitored. The user can still find diamonds for sale. The origin of these stones remains difficult to prove. Normally, the Kimberley Process allows for solid certifications, avoiding the circulation of blood diamonds. But our investigation…
19 January 2023
Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - Shortage of fuel, increase in the prices of basic necessities, insecurity in which vast areas of the country live. These are the main challenges facing the Central African Republic, according to the local bishops in the statement issued at the end of their conference, held…
It is estimated that there are 35,034 workers in 186 mining areas. Most of the estimated volume of diamonds (82%) and gold (95%) is exported illegally. In this context, "it is the law of the strongest that ensures the governance of mining land."
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05 September 2023
In this interview, Prof. Felix Ngana talks about the creation of the Training and Research Unit (UFR) on Land Governance and Local Development (GFDL) at the University of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Following the establishment of a Bachelor's degree program, plans to extend this…