Bangui protesters demand lower fuel prices
Hundreds marched in the capital against the high cost of living and fuel prices, issuing a 14-day ultimatum.
Several hundred people marched in Bangui on Friday, November 13, 2026, to protest the rising cost of living and fuel prices. The demonstration was organized by the Republican Bloc for the Defense of the Constitution (BRDC) and was monitored by national security forces and MINUSCA. The march began at the Marabéna crossroads, proceeded along the Avenue des Martyrs, and concluded at the Martyrs roundabout.
The BRDC is demanding lower fuel prices, the release of detained activists, and respect for public freedoms. The opposition group issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Central African Republic government to meet their demands. Five activists were arrested on October 15, following a call for a day of inactivity on October 12.
The protest aimed to denounce the high cost of living and the recent increase in fuel prices. The BRDC's demands include the liberation of detainees and a reduction in fuel costs. The mobilization started early on Friday morning.
Why it mattersThe BRDC has given the government 14 days to lower fuel prices and release activists.