The central regions of the Central African Republic, including Kemou, Nana, Grebesi and Oham Fafa, will see the deployment of new security and surveillance initiatives following the decision of the Central African Patriotic Movement (CMP) to completely disarm its fighters and reintegrate them into civilian life, Ndjoni Nysango reports. The signing of the peace agreement between the Central African government and the Monetary Policy Committee represents a strategic advance, especially on the eve of the national elections scheduled for December 28 and within the framework of an international monitoring plan aimed at verifying compliance with the commitments made.
Ndjoni Nisango media reported that the agreement was reached at a joint ceremony that brought together Interior Minister Henri Wanzit Lingesara, government authorities, regional mediation representatives and international actors, including General Ismail Suleiman on behalf of Chad. Chad played an important role as a facilitator in the negotiations, coordinated by President Mohamed Déby Itno, according to monitoring conducted by Ndjoni Nisango. Regional support and mediation were crucial for the MPC to publicly express its desire to cease hostilities, surrender its weapons, and respect the country’s territorial integrity.
The ceasefire declaration and commitment to demobilize combatants signed by the MPC marks a turning point in the protracted armed conflict that has affected the stability of Central Africa. According to Ndgoni Nisango, the executive’s strategy aims to restore internal security and promote national reconciliation in phases, including integrating former rebels into reintegration and job training programmes. In addition, the MPC stated that it would stop cooperating with the Republican Bloc in Defense of the Constitution, an opposition coalition made up of parties and civic groups critical of the government, thus eliminating the axis of instability.
At the signing ceremony, the head of the General People’s Congress Party, Muhammad Al-Jatim, considered that: “Peace is a choice but also a responsibility: respecting international law, defending human rights, respecting republican institutions, and contributing to the peace process in the country.” He stressed the direct monitoring of affected communities and the importance of concrete compliance with the commitments made, as stated in the Ndjoni Nisango portal.
This agreement is in addition to the dissolutions of previous armed groups such as the Union for Peace in Central Africa (UPC) and the Group of Return, Reclamation and Rehabilitation (3R), which also confirmed their renunciation of weapons in July and joined the pacification schemes designed by the government. Ndjoni Nysango has documented that adding these groups to the disarmament and demobilization process would strengthen civilian control and facilitate institutional normalization in areas previously under insurgent influence.
The dialogue process that preceded the agreement was accompanied by technical and political support from international and regional bodies, especially Chad, which coordinated the approaches and contributed to reaching the final consensus. National attention is now focused on the implementation phase: the Bangui administration is cooperating with local and international bodies to translate the commitments made into verifiable actions, in an effort to ensure that the elections are held without armed incidents.
The modern history of the Central African Republic is characterized by armed confrontations that have seriously affected political stability and the social fabric. According to Ndgoni Nisango, the administration expects a phase of reconstruction supported by the reintegration of former combatants, the strengthening of state authority in areas previously controlled by the rebels, and the deployment of development programmes. Achieving these goals involves logistical and administrative challenges, as well as establishing new international monitoring mechanisms in coordination with Chadian mediation.
Among the instruments implemented to monitor the progress of the agreement, Ndgoni Nisango mentioned the establishment of joint committees aimed at monitoring disarmament, protection of traditionally vulnerable communities and security surveillance in those areas that were under the control of the MPC. Representatives of countries, international organizations and regional mediators will participate in these cases.
During the event, key national and international actors promoted messages of unity and insisted on building trust between citizens and public institutions. According to Ndgoni Nisango, previous experience with the dissolution of the UPC and 3R made it easier to understand the steps and guarantees needed for the integration of the MPC. The government and those responsible for the operation urged all relevant groups to rule out the use of violence and to suspend any operational support to armed opposition groups that have not yet signed the agreements.
The electoral context is particularly important in this scenario, as the possibility of holding the December 28 elections without incident depends largely on reducing political violence and enhancing citizen participation. In addition to the deployment of national security personnel to specific areas, Ndjoni Nisango reported that international and regional monitoring will remain constant over the coming months.
Local communities and various multilateral entities will monitor progress in implementing the Agreement, especially with regard to the effectiveness of measures aimed at the disarmament and social reintegration of former combatants. Ndjoni Nisango collected testimonies from participants in the ceremony, who expressed their hope that the process would facilitate economic recovery and enhance the country’s legitimacy before the international community.
Analysts and political actors in the country are carefully monitoring the development of the agreement, with attention focused on the sustainability of the commitments. Although the infrastructure for disarmament and demobilization is already in place, the Government’s focus is on the effective implementation of the planned measures and continued cooperation with Chadian mediators and international organizations. Ndjoni Nisango explained that lines of communication between the Central African Executive and groups that have not yet formalized their commitment to the reconciliation process remain open, with the expectation that further inclusion will be encouraged.
Finally, journalist Ngoni Nisango warned that the international community is assessing the development of the situation based on its potential effects on political participation, social reassurance, and the embodiment of the economic and social projects promoted by the executive authority. The cycle of international agreements and monitoring are presented as crucial factors to promote a phase characterized by the possibility of restoring peace and rebuilding institutions in the Central African Republic.
About The Author
