{"id":3479,"date":"2025-07-09T16:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawai.li\/fsd\/?post_type=country&p=3479"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:33:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:33:26","slug":"central-african-republic","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/fsd.ch\/en\/countries\/central-african-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Central African Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Decades of conflict and a major humanitarian crisis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Central African Republic remains affected by decades of armed conflict and persistent instability, including recurring tensions between nomadic pastoralists and local communities. A ceasefire announced in April 2025 between the government and two of the last remaining armed groups has led to gradual progress in disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration. However, insecurity persists, particularly in the north-west, which remains highly affected by instability and geographic isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although security has gradually improved in recent years, thousands of families remain displaced from their homes, while food insecurity and climate shocks continue to aggravate underlying fragility across the country. In many regions, access to water, healthcare and basic services remains limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This situation is compounded by an invisible threat: the presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which continue to injure and kill civilians while restricting movement. With limited state capacity and access to public services, deteriorating road infrastructure and seasonal flooding further isolates communities, weakening local economies and exacerbating tensions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to the disarmament project, I now have a job and have built things with my own hands. I could never give all this up to take up arms again.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Former rebel combatant<\/span>\n

trained in carpentry by FSD<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rehabilitating infrastructure and reconnecting communities<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of disarmament efforts, FSD supported the reintegration of former members of armed groups between 2020 and 2024 through vocational training programmes designed to facilitate their return to civilian life. Since 2026, FSD has also been supporting the rehabilitation of the Bouar\u2013Bocaranga road corridor to reconnect communities with markets and essential services.\u202fThe rehabilitation works will be paired with hands-on training for local workers, including young people and former combatants, equipping them with practical skills in road maintenance. An environmental component will also be integrated to reduce erosion through tree planting, improved drainage systems and better management of surface water run-off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In areas affected by explosive ordnance contamination, FSD will also conduct explosive ordnance risk education activities to reduce the risk of accidents around work sites and along key transport routes. To prevent tensions related to access to resources, particularly between nomadic pastoralists and farmers, FSD will support local mediation initiatives and facilitate transhumance routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, in Bangui and Bouar, FSD teams deliver training and other activities aimed at strengthening women\u2019s autonomy and supporting the most vulnerable people, including deaf girls and young women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These interventions are implemented in close collaboration with national and local authorities and in coordination with international partners, including MINUSCA, as well as organisations such as CIVIPOL and CONCORDIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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