[Opinion] Central African Republic: Paris and Bangui Plan to Resume Military Cooperation

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French General Pascal Ianni, who heads the command of the French army for Africa, met with the Central African Minister of Defence, Rameaux-Claude Bireau, on Thursday, 10 July, to discuss the resumption of military cooperation between Paris and Bangui. Considered in the form of a strategic partnership, she would focus in particular on the training of the cadres of the Central African army.

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The recent visit of French General Ianni, Head of Command for Africa (COM CPA), to Bangui, Central African Republic (RCA), has aroused the enthusiasm of public opinion. Military expert Héritier Perrine notes that this gesture of France was quite expected. France is losing its influence on the African continent. The countries that have been its colonies and that have ensured the security of the metropolis are turning their backs on it one after t…

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General Pascal Ianni, head of the command of the French army for Africa, visited the Central African Republic on Thursday 10 July, a first for a French senior since 2016. He mentioned in particular the "partnership" between the two armies in terms of training.