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Central African Republic
UN decision to send Gabon peacekeepers home flusters Libreville and rattles MINUSCA

The UN's decision to send the entire Gabonese contingent home from the Central African Republic following allegations of sexual abuse couldn't have come at a worse time for Libreville as it prepares to enter the Security Council in 2022. It has also left MINUSCA scrambling to fill the gap. [...]

Published on 21/09/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Ali Darass
Etienne Massard Kabinda Makaga
Mankeur Ndiaye
Michael Moussa Adamo
Minusca
Norinco
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
Sofema
Union for Peace in the Central African Republic
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Gabon, Ukraine
After Gabon dead-end, French armoured vehicles now bound for Kyiv

France plans to send Ukrainian forces 6-12 Caesar canons and 20 Bastion armoured personnel carriers. Of these, 15 were initially intended to equip the Gabonese troops deployed in MINUSCA. Negotiations are still stalling over the financing of the operation, which should be backed by a new €100m fund announced by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Gabon
Defence ministry faces arbitration over unpaid MINUSCA bill

A seven-year unpaid bill could see the Gabonese state dragged before a court in London. Sovereign Global Solutions has sought conciliation, one step away from arbitration.

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Central African Republic
MINUSCA to get peacekeeping reinforcements from March

In a move eagerly awaited by President Touadéra, Tunisia, Senegal, Togo and Bhutan will send rapid reaction forces to the UN's peacekeeping mission in CAR in the first quarter of 2022. The sheer number of extra troops, to which Ghana has also pledged to add its own before the summer, is proving a logisitical challenge for MINUSCA.

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Central African Republic, Gabon
Touadéra and Bongo challenge UN investigation into MINUSCA

The dismissal, on 15 September, of the Gabonese troops posted in Bangui under the direction of the UN was a major shock. One month on, Gabonese diplomats have demanded an explanation from New York, with the backing of the Central African government.

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Central African Republic, Ivory Coast
Abidjan in running to provide peacekeepers for MINUSCA

To replace the Gabonese battalion withdrawn from the UN peacekeeping mission in CAR, the Ivorian high command is looking into sending 450 to 650 soldiers by the summer of 2022. But Abidjan will have to train and equip its troops quickly if it is to persuade the UN of their suitability.

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Gabon
Defaulting Libreville leaves chopper languishing in Eurotradia and Heli Technique's hands

Due to a lack of cash, the delivery to Libreville of a helicopter upgraded by Heli Technique has been blocked for three years. The aircraft was purchased through Eurotradia, a consultancy firm now integrated into the ADIT group.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.09.2021

Congo
Kropz forges ahead in South Africa but plays it safe in Congo

Compagnie des Mines du Congo (Cominco) received the go-ahead from Congo's cabinet on 20 September to operate its planned Hinda phosphates mine, 30 km from Pointe Noire

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Gabon
Sofema picks up where Arquus failed on APC delivery to MINUSCA

Sofema is hashing out the final details of a deal to deliver Libreville with 15 armoured vehicles to be deployed with the Gabonese contingents in MINUSCA, eclipsing in the process its shareholder Arquus, initially selected but unable to fulfil the contract.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 17.06.2021

Inner circles | Senegal
Macky Sall uses army to boost influence on international stage

Since Macky Sall came to power, the army has contributed strongly to Senegal's international aura. Through peacekeeping missions for the UN and close military cooperation with France, the army's political and military leaders, who have been hand-picked by the president, have been promoting the country's interests.

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Central African Republic, Russia
Wagner sets up air bridge as armed groups threaten Touadéra ahead of poll

Russian private security firm Wagner has stepped up equipment deliveries to CAR's armed forces over recent days, using a range of large cargo plane brokers. The logistics escalation comes as rebels threaten the 27 December presidential poll.

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Central Africa
Gabon's blue helmets stymied by faulty Chinese APCs

Gabon is about to rotate troops within the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, but its soldiers there are still grappling with equipment problems.

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Ali Darass
Etienne Massard Kabinda Makaga
Mankeur Ndiaye
Michael Moussa Adamo
Minusca
Norinco
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Central African Republic
UN decision to send Gabon peacekeepers home flusters Libreville and rattles MINUSCA

Gabon, Ukraine
After Gabon dead-end, French armoured vehicles now bound for Kyiv

Gabon
Defence ministry faces arbitration over unpaid MINUSCA bill

Central African Republic
MINUSCA to get peacekeeping reinforcements from March

Central African Republic, Gabon
Touadéra and Bongo challenge UN investigation into MINUSCA

Central African Republic, Ivory Coast
Abidjan in running to provide peacekeepers for MINUSCA

Gabon
Defaulting Libreville leaves chopper languishing in Eurotradia and Heli Technique's hands

Congo
Kropz forges ahead in South Africa but plays it safe in Congo

Gabon
Sofema picks up where Arquus failed on APC delivery to MINUSCA

Inner circles | Senegal
Macky Sall uses army to boost influence on international stage

Central African Republic, Russia
Wagner sets up air bridge as armed groups threaten Touadéra ahead of poll

Central Africa
Gabon's blue helmets stymied by faulty Chinese APCs