Central African opposition gives government 14 days to meet demands
The BRDC coalition, which includes the former prime minister Martin Ziguélé, is demanding the release of detainees and lower fuel prices.
The Bloc républicain pour la défense de la Constitution (BRDC), an opposition coalition, marched through Bangui on Friday, 13 November 2026, ending the march with an ultimatum to the Central African government. Martin Ziguélé, a former prime minister, spoke for the coalition and gave the authorities 14 days to respond to its demands. If the response is not satisfactory, the opposition plans a new demonstration in the capital.
The march began around 6 a.m. at the Marabéna field, at the Omar-Bongo crossroads in the third district of Bangui. Protesters walked along the Avenue des Martyrs towards the Martyrs' monument roundabout, near the Lycée des Martyrs, and the gathering ended around 8 a.m. after about two hours on foot. The Ministry of the Interior had authorised the peaceful march in a letter dated 9 November 2026, addressed to Crépin Mboli-Goumba, president of the Patrie party and coordinator of the BRDC.
The authorisation came with strict conditions: organisers must keep the march peaceful and prevent violence or damage to people and property. The ministry noted that the BRDC is not among the organisations formally recognised in the territorial administration's register, but it still granted permission. Organisers and participants will be held responsible for any breach of those conditions.