Deportation Deal in Bangui: The Central African Republic has agreed to accept “third-country deportees” sent by the United States, discussed in a May 18 meeting in Bangui; details like numbers and timing remain unclear, while critics say the arrangement can bypass U.S. legal protections. Peacekeeping Beyond the Frontline: MINUSCA describes how Senegalese peacekeepers helped push back attackers near Zémio and then shifted into community work—medical help, patrols, and even football matches—to rebuild ties after fighting. Maternal Health Under Pressure: Reporting from Birao highlights how Sudanese refugee women in CAR face deadly childbirth risks as clinics close and aid funding—linked to U.S. cuts—shrinks, with one woman saying she “gave birth in the street” without a doctor or midwife. Human Rights and Impunity: A UN expert warns persistent violence in CAR continues despite elections, urging stronger protection for civilians, civic space, and justice—especially through an independent Special Criminal Court. Culture & Return: Fourteen former LRA captives, including women and children, returned home after years in captivity, welcomed with Acholi cultural dances and rehabilitation support.