Defense Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR) Claude Rameaux Bireau is set to visit Russia next week amid talks between the two countries for Moscow to set up a military base in the African country now very close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CAR ambassador to Russia Leon Dodonu-Punagaza told the media about the visit, adding that the minister will visit the ‘Army 2023 Forum’ with a delegation. At that Summit, CAR’s leader Faustin-Archange Touadera indicated that Russia’s assistance has allowed the central African country to gain peace and stability in recent years. Both CAR and Russia are currently discussing plans for Moscow to build military base in the African country. President Putin during the Summit assured that Moscow will support the leadership of the Central African Republic in its work to strengthen the country’s defense capability and sovereignty.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 12, 2023 23:41 UTC