AGP Executive Report

Education & Language Policy: Russia’s “Russian House” program is now officially embedded in Central African Republic school curricula, with a decree signed by Education Minister Aurelien-Simplice Kongbele-Zingas after classes began in Bangui in 2024. Energy Diplomacy: Russia and CAR signed a 2026–2028 roadmap for energy cooperation, including work on geology and subsoil use, plus plans spanning infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Justice & Accountability: A Long Road to Justice in CAR highlights overdue legal reckoning, including an ICC conviction of a senior Seleka commander for 2013 crimes in Bangui. Culture, Rights & Daily Life: Women teachers and union leaders across Central Africa are pushing for stronger protections at work, including advocacy around ILO Convention 190. Migration Pressure on CAR: U.S. Supreme Court moves to resume “third-country” deportations, with CAR named among destinations—while migrants describe violent deportation flights and rights groups warn of abuses.

Deportation Reality Check (CAR): Migrants describe a violent U.S. deportation flight to Bangui, with pepper balls, shackles, and men restrained for hours; one Nicaraguan says, “I’d rather die here than in Africa.” U.S. Court Update: The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for “third-country” deportations without advance notice, while legal fights continue—CAR is named among destinations. Justice in CAR History: A long-delayed International Criminal Court conviction targets a senior Seleka commander for 2013 crimes in Bangui, underscoring the push for accountability after years of impunity. CAR in International Energy Talks: Russia and CAR signed a 2026–2028 energy cooperation roadmap after a Bangui meeting, expanding plans across energy, geology, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Women’s Leadership & Rights: Women teachers and union leaders gathered in Brazzaville to press for stronger protections at work, including advocacy around ILO Convention 190, with delegates from CAR among them. Identity & Inclusion: Africa’s International ID Day is being reshaped by local ownership, with multiple countries rolling out identity initiatives. Culture & Lifestyle (Fraud Case): A Michigan woman accused of posing as a U.S. ambassador to the Central African Republic allegedly funded a luxury spree—an international scam with CAR tied to the story.

UN Diplomacy: China’s UN envoy urged an end to unilateral coercive measures, saying they harm food, energy, and financial security for developing countries. Identity & Tech: ID4Africa founder Joseph Atick says International Identity Day grew into a continent-led moment, with African countries shaping local activities like digital ID wallets in Malawi. Justice in CAR: A long-delayed push for accountability continues after the ICC convicted a senior Seleka commander over 2013 crimes in Bangui, underscoring the justice gap victims faced. Deportations Impacting CAR: The US Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for rapid “third-country” deportations, and reporting notes CAR has been among destinations—raising fresh concerns about due process and safety. Energy Cooperation: Russia and CAR signed a 2026–2028 roadmap for energy cooperation, plus links in geology, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Women’s Rights & Work: Women teachers and union leaders in Brazzaville rallied behind ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment at work, with delegates from CAR among them. Culture Note: A film festival lineup was announced, but it’s not CAR-focused.

Justice & Accountability: A long-delayed ICC conviction reached Bangui: the court found senior Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of crimes against humanity tied to 2013 abuses, underscoring how victims have waited years for accountability while other key figures remain at large. Human Rights & Deportations: The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for Trump’s “third-country” deportations, letting rapid removals resume while legal fights continue—despite warnings that people can be sent to places like the Central African Republic without meaningful chances to contest fears of persecution or torture. On-the-ground Harm: Migrants’ accounts describe coercion and violence during deportation flights, including pepper-ball attacks, shackling, and forced journeys to Bangui. CAR in the spotlight: Reports say the U.S. has deported thousands to CAR under these arrangements, while lawyers describe cases involving extortion and detention by police after arrivals. Energy & Regional Cooperation: Russia and CAR signed a 2026–2028 energy cooperation roadmap, expanding ties across energy, geology, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Workplace Rights: Women teachers and union leaders in the region rallied behind ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment at work, with CAR delegates among participants.

Third-Country Deportations (CAR in the mix): The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for rapid deportations to “third countries,” including the Central African Republic, while a legal fight continues—meaning migrants may be removed without advance notice or a meaningful chance to contest fears of persecution or torture. Deportation Flight Accounts: A report describes migrants restrained and pepper-balled during a flight that ended in Bangui, CAR, highlighting allegations of shackling, long restraints, and violence during removals. Energy Diplomacy: Russia and CAR signed a 2026–2028 roadmap for energy cooperation after talks in Bangui, with plans spanning energy, geology, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Women’s Education & Rights: In Brazzaville, women teachers and union leaders from across Central Africa—including CAR—pushed for stronger protections at work, including advocacy to ratify ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment. Culture & Film (Regional spotlight): The Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival unveiled its 2026 lineup, featuring international films and panels that could amplify African voices abroad.

Energy & Diplomacy: Russia and the Central African Republic signed a 2026–2028 energy co-operation roadmap after a Bangui meeting, with plans spanning geology, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Human Rights & Migration: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump’s “third-country” deportations to resume for now, meaning people can be sent to places like the Central African Republic without advance notice or a chance to contest safety fears before boarding. Local Impact: A lawyer in the Central African Republic says some deportees are kidnapped by police for extortion, sometimes with IOM help to secure release. International Pressure: UN human rights experts warned the policy is triggering a “cascade” of rights abuses, including torture and enforced disappearance, as the legal fight continues into December. Culture & Community: Women teachers and union leaders from across Central Africa met in Brazzaville to push for stronger protections at work, including ILO Convention 190.

Supreme Court & Deportations: The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily lets Trump’s administration resume rapid “third-country” deportations, including to the Central African Republic, while it fast-tracks a full legal review for December. Human Rights Alarm: UN experts warn the scheme is triggering a “cascade” of abuses—torture, enforced disappearance, slavery and trafficking—after thousands were sent to countries with which deportees have no ties. Burundi Deal: Burundi says it will accept some U.S. deportees, but details like numbers and timing remain vague, and a canceled flight reportedly included the CAR. Women’s Education & Work Rights: In Brazzaville, women teachers and unionists from across the region—including CAR—push for stronger leadership in education and advocacy for ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment at work. Food Security Q&A: A public explainer highlights why people donate to hunger-fighting work, pointing to WFP’s emergency and resilience support. Congo Basin Agroecology: A Yaounde declaration says agroecology models in the Congo Basin stall due to weak regional coordination, advisory services, inputs, markets and financing. CAR in the News Cycle: The CAR appears repeatedly in deportation and rights-violation reporting, keeping migration, dignity and legal protection at the center of regional concern.

US Supreme Court & Migration: The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily lets Donald Trump’s administration resume “third-country” deportations, allowing removals to countries migrants don’t belong to while the case is argued in December; rights groups say this bypasses meaningful chances to contest harm, and UN experts warn it can trigger a cascade of abuses. CAR in the Spotlight: Reports name the Central African Republic among destinations in these deportation deals, with deportees describing legal and humanitarian limbo, including detention, fear, and lack of documents. UN Rights Alarm: More than a dozen UN human rights experts urge the U.S. to halt the policy, citing risks of torture, enforced disappearance, and breaches of non-refoulement. Culture & Sports (Regional): In African football, Burkina Faso beat CAR 1-0 in AfCON 2027 qualifiers, shifting Group F pressure onto Benin ahead of its next match. CEMAC Economy: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion, reflecting strong banking demand across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community.

ICC Verdict in CAR: The International Criminal Court convicted former CAR rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity, drawing mixed reactions in Bangui and keeping pressure on accountability for past atrocities. US Deportations to CAR: UN human rights experts warned that US “third-country” deportation deals are triggering a cascade of rights abuses, including torture and persecution, and named the Central African Republic as a destination; deportees describe “legal limbo” and fear in detention. CAR in the Spotlight via Football: Burkina Faso’s 1-0 win over the Central African Republic reshuffled AFCON 2027 qualifying Group F, raising the stakes for Benin’s next match. CEMAC Money Watch: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank demand across CEMAC, with CAR among the member states. Visa Rules Affect Travellers: The UK published a list of 45 countries whose citizens need a visa even for landside transit, including CAR—important for cross-border movement and cultural exchange.

Human Rights & Migration: UN experts warn that US “third-country” deportations are triggering a cascade of abuses, naming the Central African Republic among over 35 receiving states and citing risks like torture, enforced disappearance, and family separation. Legal Fight: The US Supreme Court is being asked to revive the policy after lower courts required migrants be given a meaningful chance to contest expulsion—sparking cancelled flights and renewed court battles. CAR Deportee Stories: Migrants sent to the Central African Republic describe “legal limbo,” detention, language barriers, and fears of kidnapping, while at least one case highlights how LGBTQ people can be deported to places where they face persecution. ICC & Accountability: In mixed reactions in Bangui, the ICC convicted a former CAR rebel commander of crimes against humanity, underscoring ongoing pressure for justice. Culture & Community Lens: A UK visa rule listing Central African Republic among countries needing visas for landside transit may affect travel and cultural exchange. Regional Life: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to record CFA850 billion, a reminder that everyday economic stability also shapes social life.

UN Walkout Over Gaza: At the UN General Assembly, delegations from at least 77 countries—including the Central African Republic—walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, underscoring deep divisions over Israel’s war and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. CAR Deportation Fallout: U.S. deportation policy is again in court as migrants sent to the Central African Republic describe “legal limbo,” detention, and fear, while the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to keep “third-country” removals moving. ICC Verdict in CAR: The International Criminal Court convicted former CAR rebel leader Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity, with mixed reactions reported in Bangui. CEMAC Liquidity Boost: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank demand across the six-country zone that includes CAR. AfCON 2027 Coverage: SuperSport secured rights to beam AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers and finals across Sub-Saharan Africa, with the qualification race now underway.

AfCON 2027 Media Rights: SuperSport secured rights to broadcast the AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers through the finals, bringing matches to audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa, with qualifiers running from Matchday 1 through key dates in Oct 2026, plus Nov 2026 and Mar 2027. CAR in the Spotlight on the Pitch: In opening qualifiers, Mauritania beat the Central African Republic 3-1, while other results set the tone for a tight race for the 21 available spots behind hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Deportations, Human Rights, and CAR: Migrants deported from the U.S. to the Central African Republic describe “legal limbo” in detention, with reports of malaria, language barriers, fear of kidnappings, and lack of documents or clear paths forward—while the U.S. government pushes the Supreme Court to keep “third-country” deportations moving. Justice in Bangui: The ICC convicted former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torture and persecution tied to his role running a notorious Bangui prison in 2013, with sentencing to follow. Regional Finance: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank demand across CEMAC, including CAR.

International Justice: The ICC convicted former Seleka prison commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity in Bangui in 2013, ruling he oversaw torture and persecution of civilians; sentencing is set later, with an appeal possible. Human Rights & Migration: US courts and the Supreme Court are again in a fight over “third-country” deportations, after a federal appeals court required migrants be given a meaningful chance to contest removal; the Trump administration says it will seek Supreme Court permission to keep deportations moving, including to the Central African Republic. Local Impact in CAR: Deportees sent to CAR describe “legal limbo” in detention-like conditions, with language barriers, lack of documents, and fears of kidnapping. Regional Culture & Sport: AFCON 2027 qualifiers kicked off with major results, including Côte d’Ivoire beating Ghana 2-0 and Mauritania defeating CAR 3-1, while Nigeria edged Madagascar 2-1 and Guinea-Bissau stunned Tanzania 2-0. Regional Economy: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank demand across CEMAC, including CAR.

UN and Africa’s peace debate: A new report argues the UN remains “not fit for purpose” for Africa, pointing to the Security Council’s veto power and Africa’s lack of a permanent seat despite hosting most missions and supplying most peacekeepers. ICC justice in CAR: The ICC convicted former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for crimes against humanity tied to a Bangui detention facility in 2013, including torture and persecution; sentencing is still to come, and reactions in Bangui are mixed. Deportations to CAR under US court fight: Multiple reports describe the Trump administration’s push to deport migrants to “third countries” including the Central African Republic, while US courts order due-process protections and judges have ordered at least one deported man returned. LGBTQ asylum case linked to CAR: A gay woman says she was detained in the US and then flown to the Central African Republic despite seeking protection, highlighting fears and legal limbo. Cultural life via sport: AFCON 2027 qualifiers kicked off with Mauritania beating CAR 3-1, while the wider race for 21 spots continues across groups. Regional finance: BEAC raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank borrowing demand across CEMAC, including CAR.

ICC Verdict in CAR: The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka rebel commander, of crimes against humanity tied to torture and persecution in Bangui in 2013, including unlawful imprisonment and persecution of people seen as François Bozizé supporters; judges said the armed conflict had ended when some alleged acts occurred, and sentencing is set for later. CAR Deportation Fallout: Migrants deported from the U.S. to the Central African Republic describe “legal limbo” in detention, with no documents, no family ties, language barriers, and fears of kidnappings—while the Trump administration pushes the U.S. Supreme Court to keep third-country removals moving. CEMAC Money Watch: The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion after strong bank demand across CEMAC, including CAR. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (CAR in focus): In opening qualifiers, Mauritania beat CAR 3-1, while the tournament’s race for 21 spots continues across groups with hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda already qualified.

Human Rights & Justice: The ICC convicted former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani in The Hague of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment, for running a feared Bangui detention unit in 2013; sentencing is still to come, and reactions in Bangui were mixed as some victims welcomed accountability while others lamented dismissed charges. Migration & Due Process: U.S. courts and the Trump administration are locked in a fight over “third-country” deportations tied to the Central African Republic, with migrants describing “legal limbo” after being sent without family ties or clear legal paths, while the government asks the U.S. Supreme Court to keep removals moving despite rulings requiring notice and a meaningful chance to contest fears of persecution or torture. Culture & Community (Sports): AFCON 2027 qualifying kicked off with major results, including Mauritania beating CAR 3-1, as the race for 21 spots begins across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.