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Central African Republic

Population

5,119,000

Religion

Christianity

Christians

3,807,000

About Central African Republic

Central African Republic, landlocked country located in the centre of Africa. The capital city of Bangui sprawls on the banks of the Ubangi River in years past were declared one of the most agreeable cities in equatorial Africa. The country is well supplied with waterways. Agriculture is the largest sector and the basis of the Central African economy, contributing half of the gross domestic product and occupying nearly four-fifths of the workforce; diamonds and timber also contribute to the economy.

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State of Religious Freedom

CAR has seen constant conflict since 2013—and the persecution situation has changed very little in that period. Many of the factions have been credibly accused of human rights violations. Some of the anti-government militias target the Christian community, and in the many regions these rebel groups control, believers risk abduction, murder, sexual violence and other horrific treatment. Militias also force believers into their ranks, leaving devastated families and communities.

The conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Christians forced to live in camps and lose their homes and livelihoods. In addition to the insecurity and violence, converts from Islam also face persecution (ostracized, pressured and even attacked) from their immediate family members and local community. Christians risk discrimination in the workplace, forced marriage, and having their children taken away. The threat is very real for Christians across CAR.

Politics

CAR is a Presidential Republic led currently (2024) by Faustin-Archange Touadera.

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