An attempted poisoning of President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic was recently thwarted, involving two brothers linked to former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondara.
According to Central African authorities, the suspects were arrested after attempting to poison the president in a plot to destabilise the government. The identities of the accused have not been disclosed for security reasons.
This incident comes amid an already tense political climate marked by internal rivalries and ongoing instability in the Central African Republic.
Since his election in 2016, President Touadéra has faced several destabilisation attempts, notably from rebel groups and political opponents.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the motives behind the poisoning attempt, which appears to be linked to internal power struggles.
This latest development could further exacerbate the country’s security situation, already weakened by years of conflict and economic crisis.
The political situation in the Central African Republic remains complex, and this incident reinforces mistrust between the government and the opposition.
The international community is closely monitoring developments, emphasising the need for political dialogue to ensure the stability and reconstruction of the country.
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