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A view of the office building of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Libreville, Gabon.
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Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)

ECCAS comprises 11 member states: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda and Sao Tome and Principe.

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Explainer: What is ECCAS?

Here is all you need to know about the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
PoliticsSeptember 7, 202301:35 min
Gabun, Libreville | General Brice Oligui Nguema wird als Interimspräsident vereidigt

AfricaLink on Air - 04 September 2023

Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president+++Zimbabwe's president-elect Emerson Mnangagwa inaugurated
PoliticsSeptember 4, 202329:59 min
Head of Gabon's elite Republican Guard, General Brice Oligui Nguema

Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power

Gabon's opposition leader has alleged that the ousted president's family arranged the coup to retain power.
PoliticsSeptember 1, 202330:00 min
Nigeria Erfolge der Offensive im Kampf gegen Boko Haram

African leaders to meet in effort to vanquish Boko Haram

A coalition of African nations will meet next week to coordinate efforts against Boko Haram.
April 5, 2015
ECCAS Treffen Kamerun Hilfsprogramm Boko Haram

ECCAS pledges to fight Boko Haram

Central African states have pledged to join the fight against Boko Haram but funding in unresolved
February 17, 2015

AfricaLink on Air - 17 February 2015: 0505 UTC

ECCAS meet in Cameroon to find a solution to the Boko Haram+++EU resumes aid to Zimbabwe+++Malawi needs donor money
February 17, 2015
Thierry Vircoulon is speaking into a microphone.

Power vacuum in CAR

The interim president and premier of the CAR have resigned, bowing to pressure from regional leaders
January 10, 2014
Zentralafrikanische Republik Rücktritt Djotodia

CAR in political limbo

Thousands have taken to the streets in the Central African Republic (CAR) capital, Bangui, in celebration of the president's resignation. Lawmakers must now choose a new leader as they also work to stop deadly clashes.
January 10, 2014
Zentralafrikanische Republik Michel Djotodia

CAR president, PM resign

Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia and Prime Minister Nicolas Tiengaye have both resigned, according to the regional body hosting talks seeking to stop religious violence in the country.
January 10, 2014
Seleka rebels man a roadblock. Photo: SIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images)

Chad and CAR coup

Regional leaders call for a transitional council after the coup in the Central African Republic
April 4, 2013
Central African rebel soldiers (Photo: COLORplus)

CAR's tentative truce

Central African Republic's government and the Seleka rebel alliance have agreed to a ceasefire. The truce is only temporary, with fighters claiming they will wait to see about a more permanent agreement.
January 10, 2013
Central African Republic President Francois Bozize (centre L, in blue) speaks to a crowd of supporters and anti-rebel protesters during an appeal for help, in Bangui (Photo via REUTERS/Stringer)

Central African Republic talks

Government and rebel factions in the Central African Republic have agreed on unconditional talks aimed at forging a truce. Neighboring countries have meanwhile said they will dispatch troops to intervene.
December 29, 2012