U18 Women’s AfroBasket: Uganda beat the Central African Republic 86-43 in Abidjan, sending CAR to the next stage as Group A’s tough opener ended in a rout; Côte d’Ivoire also surged, while Mali stayed undefeated after edging Egypt 62-57. Road safety: A tanker crash south of Bangui in Bimbo killed at least eight people, with hospital sources suggesting a higher toll, and authorities opened an investigation. Human rights & mobility: Reports on US “third-country removals” keep naming the Central African Republic among affected states, while a separate case describes deportations involving people sent to CAR after US legal protection. Security & governance: In Yaounde, Central Africa security actors trained on shifting from reactive policing to strategic anticipation—aimed at better prevention as militia dynamics evolve. Culture & youth sports: A basketball camp in Cameroon brought together young refugees from CAR and other countries, ending with a friendly match watched by UNHCR officials. International recognition: UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Index places CAR among the lowest-ranked countries, underscoring the wider social backdrop for culture and everyday life.