Central African Republic bans texts

Provides an overview, basic information and key dates for this land-locked African country

More than 20 people have been killed and around 100 injured in clashes in the capital of the Central African Republic, a military doctor said Sunday.

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday he can still visit the Central African Republic this month despite what he called a worrisome flare-up of violence in that conflict-torn country.

Andrew Harding crosses paths with Central African militias

As part of the 100 women series BBC news speaks to some of the female nurses working in areas ravaged by conflict.

Can the Central African Republic overcome its divides ?

Central African Republic's humanitarian crisis could worsen

The worst violence to hit Central African Republic's capital in a year further deteriorated Monday as more than 500 inmates escaped from a prison and militia fighters looted the offices of international aid organizations, officials said. The death toll from several days of clashes reached 42 including a teenage boy who was decapitated.

Can Pope Francis end the cycle of killing in Central Africa?