NEW YORK, United States (Running Africa) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously voted to renew sanctions on armed groups and individuals in the Central African Republic (CAR), extending key measures aimed at curbing violence and preventing the flow of weapons into the conflict-hit nation.
The renewed sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans and restrictions on the supply of arms, as the international community seeks to limit the operational capacity of armed factions that continue to undermine peace and security, particularly in the country’s volatile border regions.
In its latest resolution, the UN Security Council acknowledged the progress made by the Central African Republic government in strengthening democratic institutions, restoring state authority and improving national security. However, the Council cautioned that the country’s security landscape remains fragile, with armed groups continuing to pose a significant threat despite years of peacebuilding efforts.
Speaking after the vote, French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont said the Central African Republic had made “significant progress” in recent years but stressed that lasting stability has yet to be achieved due to persistent insecurity and the continued activities of armed militias.
The Central African Republic has endured more than a decade of conflict, with multiple armed groups battling for control of territory, natural resources and strategic trade routes, despite regional mediation efforts and sustained international support.
Meanwhile, CAR’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Marius Aristide Hoja Nzessioué, questioned how armed groups continue to obtain weapons despite the long-standing UN sanctions regime. He called for stronger investigations into the transnational networks responsible for financing and supplying illegal arms to militant groups.
Nzessioué warned that unless the sources of illicit weapons and funding are dismantled, armed groups will continue rebuilding their military capabilities, prolonging instability and undermining efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Central African Republic.
The renewed UN sanctions on the Central African Republic underscore the Security Council’s continued commitment to supporting peace, protecting civilians and preventing armed groups from destabilizing one of Africa’s most fragile states.
