Audio By Carbonatix
The United Nations and the government in the Central African Republic say rebels have carried out two attacks near the capital Bangui.
Local reports said one of the assaults targeted a checkpoint manned by government troops and Russian mercenaries.
Ministers say the attackers were pushed back, but a UN spokesman has been quoted as describing the fighting as ongoing.
The US embassy says it's received reports of clashes in the city and in Bimbo to the west of it.
Rebel forces, opposed to the re-election of Faustin-Archange Touadéra and supported by former President François Bozizé, have been advancing on the city.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
GMet warns of incoming rainstorm, flood risk across parts of Ghana
8 minutes -
Mahama, NDC have abandoned anti-LGBTQ Bill after weaponising it to win power – Ntim Fordjour
10 minutes -
Police arrest suspect over murder at Soronko Farms
13 minutes -
The attack on Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso and the blame game: Why Hybrid Security Governance holds the key (I)
28 minutes -
TaxForGalamey: Stop taxing galamsey immediately or face sanctions – Gov’t cautions MMDCEs
31 minutes -
FNB Ghana strengthens balance sheet with higher earnings and improved asset quality
43 minutes -
Stakeholders call for stronger action to advance women’s economic empowerment at UKGCC–British High Commission IWD Event
51 minutes -
Global Network of Export-Import Banks holds 6th exchange programme in Accra
55 minutes -
Prudential Bank Ladies celebrate IWD with candid talk on Love, Life, and Livelihood
56 minutes -
Kejetia Market now a ‘death trap’ – Federation of Kumasi Traders warns
58 minutes -
NDPC DG urges shift to resilient, shock-responsive social protection systems
59 minutes -
New Town building collapse: Enforce existing laws — Architecture Alliance
1 hour -
Kudus to play under new coach as Tottenham appoint De Zerbi
1 hour -
Gov’t may review fuel taxes amid rising oil prices – Kwakye Ofosu
1 hour -
Iran–US conflict pushes fertilizer prices higher, raising food security risks in 2026
1 hour