DefenceTalkMoscow and the Central African Republic signed a military cooperation agreement on Tuesday, less than a month after three Russian journalists were killed in the strife-torn CAR while probing alleged Russian mercenaries. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his CAR counterpart Marie-Noelle Koyara signed the document on the sidelines of defense expo Army-2018 outside Moscow, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-signs-military-cooperation-pact-with-central-african-republic-71817/

DefenceTalkFrance, Britain and the United States have put a hold on a request from the Central African Republic (CAR) for UN Security Council approval of Chinese weapons deliveries for its national forces. The defence minister of Central African Republic asked a UN sanctions committee on June 5 to grant an exemption to an arms embargo […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-britain-us-put-un-hold-on-chinese-arms-deliveries-to-central-african-republic-71721/

DefenceTalkCentral African Republic: The Central African Republic’s capital was rocked by deadly overnight clashes as France’s defense minister was due Monday to formally end a military operation there, hailing it as a “success.” Local sources said about 10 people had been killed in a settling of scores between armed groups Sunday night in Bangui’s restive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/deadly-clashes-in-car-as-france-ends-military-mission-68526/