The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

Infections have spread to the capital, Bangui, after being restricted to rural areas, the health minister says.

At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.

Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.

Moscow continues to foster close relationships with various countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

The BBC visits the Central African Republic to see why Russian Wagner forces are so popular there.