The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule ...

Three times a week, dancers from the National Ballet in the Central African Republic rehearse tirelessly to bring to life traditional dance forms from different ethnic groups across the country.

Despite being rich in mineral resources, the Central African Republic (CAR) is among the world’s poorest countries, having experienced a series of military coups and armed rebellions since the country ...