Central African Republic

10 July 2013

Opening the door to families fleeing violence in Central African Republic

Yvette Nzwambe is a mother of eight who, despite living in extremely challenging circumstances, has opened up her modest home to welcome 40 refugees who have fled conflict in Central African Republic (CAR).
Health concerns for thousands of refugees from Central African Republic in makeshift camps
5 April 2013

Health concerns for thousands of refugees from Central African Republic in makeshift camps

They come as families, unaccompanied children, pregnant women and the elderly, all searching for security that, for the moment, they fear they cannot find in their ...
Red Cross reaches out to those most vulnerable during a chaotic week in Central African Republic
29 March 2013

Red Cross reaches out to those most vulnerable during a chaotic week in Central African Republic

After being closed for several days due to the overthrow of the government in Central African Republic (CAR), markets have re-opened in the city of Bangui and ...
Central African Republic refugees facing increasing hardship as they flee violence and unrest
28 March 2013

Central African Republic refugees facing increasing hardship as they flee violence and unrest

As a result of the ongoing unrest in the Central African Republic (CAR), thousands of frightened people are fleeing into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek...
10 July 2009

Rainy season in West and Central Africa: the IFRC's "early warning, early action"-system in practice

The rainy season has begun in West and Central Africa and torrential rain has already caused damage in Benin, the Central African Republic and Ghana.

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