Anti-French Sentiment’ Rises in CAR

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: December 16, 2021 | 12:33 PM

The authorities in the Central African Republic, CAR) appear to be whipping up anti-French sentiment following the decision by the European Union, EU, to suspend its military training programme.

A march has been organised in the capital Bangui, where local media say the flags of France and the EU will be set on fire.

The EU says “it acted because it believes the Russian mercenaries, Wagner, exert undue influence over the CAR’s armed forces and it fears could get tied up in violations of international law.

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The country has been ravaged by years of civil war.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Anti-French Sentiment’ Rises in CAR

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