Central African rebel leader Armel Sayo extradited from Cameroon to Bangui

In the Central African Republic (CAR), rebel leader Armel Sayo was extradited to Bangui, almost four months after his arrest in Cameroon. The former Central African minister, who had taken up arms last year threatening to overthrow the current regime, was sent to the CAR last night, after lengthy diplomatic and judicial proceedings. Details.

Armel Sayo, former Central African Minister and leader of the armed group Military Coalition for People's Salvation and Recovery (CMSRP), was extradited Monday to the Central African Republic after several months of detention in Cameroon. The rebel, and former Minister of Sports under the transitional regime, was handed over to the judicial authorities of the Central African Republic on 5 May 2025 in Bangui. He was arrested on 17 January at Doua…