The Irish Times

Threat of genocide stalks Central African Republic, Africa’s new heart of darkness

International community hopes to help CAR but the slow drip of killings continues

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00

The Central African Republic, where Emperor Bokassa ruled with violence and greed

Hungry militiamen eat rats and dream of the army in ruined imperial estate

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:01

Militia leaders trade rhetoric in Central African Republic

Much of state has been laid waste and a fifth of population ethnically cleansed

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00

Chadian peacekeepers kill eight in Central African Republic

Peacekeeping commander claims Chadian brigade had been fired on

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00

Man lynched at army ceremony in Central African Republic

Victim of incident, which happened as president vowed to restore security, suspected of being a rebel

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 20:38

Red Cross buries 50 bodies amid Central African Republic fighting

Parliament to elect new leader tomorrow as EU due to agree 1,000 troop deployment

Sun Jan 19 2014 - 19:39

Fear over revenge attacks as Central African Republic’s leader resigns

Departure of Djotodia after disastrous rule brings joy and fear

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00

Central African Republic president resigns

Michel Djotodia steps down after failing to halt inter-religious violence

Fri Jan 10 2014 - 13:42

Seleka leader Djotodia under pressure to quit

Central African Republic’s interim leader unable to halt bloodshed

Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00

Relative calm returns to Central African Republic as France deploys troops

France deploying 1,600 troops and African Union force to be increased by 2,500 to 6,000

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Scores killed in Central African Republic violence

UN Security Council backs French-sponsored resolution aimed at restoring security

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 20:36

Living in fear, Central African Republic awaits foreign intervention

World powers fear tit-for-tat killings will escalate into full-blown war

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 19:06

UN considers Central African Republic arms embargo

Claims that both sides in virtually lawless nation may have committed war crimes

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00

South Africa to withraw remaining troops from Central African Republic

Jacob Zuma says intergovermental deal no longer valid

Fri Apr 05 2013 - 06:02