Central African Republic profile

Mobile phone text messages are banned in the Central African Republic, a move the authorities say is aimed at restoring security.

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

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.

Can the Central African Republic overcome its divides ?

Central African Republic's humanitarian crisis could worsen

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

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.

Some 65 guests invited to a meal in Bangui eagerly awaited a feast of chicken bought for a song in the market, but soon many were in agony because the stolen imported meat was rotten.