Central African Republic: Situation Report No. 75, as of 7 July, 2026

Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Critical humanitarian situation in Am-Dafock following recent clashes Heavy rains cause human and property damage in Ngaoundaye Rafaï: More than 300 displaced and other vulnerable families receive livestock and poultry GENERAL CONTEXT Haut-Mbomou Prefecture – South-East More than 1,000 people have fled from Zemio to Zapaï in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) out of fear for their safety, following the killing on 27 July of a religious leader who had been actively involved in community reconciliation efforts in the area. An unknown number of residents have also undertaken preventive displacement within Zemio town since the end of June, driven by fears of possible clashes between parties to the conflict. Communities are additionally living in fear of reprisals over alleged collaboration with one or another party to the conflict, limiting opportunities for community engagement activities. Furthermore, a local authority was killed by armed men on 5 July along the Dembia axis, while businesses in Zemio town were robbed, further exacerbating the climate of fear affecting the population. HUMANITARIAN NEEDS AND RESPONSE Vakaga Prefecture – North-East On 2 July, humanitarian partners conducted a rapid humanitarian assessment in Am-Dafock, along the border with Sudan, with logistical support from MINUSCA, following the clashes that occurred in the town on 30 June. The assessment found that the humanitarian situation remains critical, with the most urgent needs relating to protection, health care and access to safe drinking water. The town’s only health facility had been looted and was occupied by armed elements at the time of the assessment. The only accessible water point is insufficient to meet the needs of the affected population. In addition, displaced people are unable to leave the site because of security concerns. A MINUSCA helicopter rotation on 4 July enabled the delivery of emergency assistance provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International Medical Corps (IMC), the Central African Red Cross and an international orgnaization. The assistance included 425 tarpaulins, 680 buckets, medicines and hospital consumables, personal protective equipment and body bags. IMC is currently operating mobile clinics in Am-Dafock and has already provided essential health services to at least 140 people. However, logistical constraints continue to hamper the scale-up of the humanitarian response, as the main access road has become impassable during the ongoing rainy season. Approximately 24 metric tons of humanitarian cargo remain to be transported, including protection supplies, first-aid kits, soap, gloves and protective masks. With an estimated airlift capacity of two metric tons per helicopter rotation, at least 12 additional rotations will be required to deliver all pending relief items. Consequently, delays in the delivery of humanitarian assistance are expected, which could affect the timely provision of life-saving aid to affected populations. Food Security Nana-Gribizi Prefecture – Center From 22 June to 3 July, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) conducted an agricultural entrepreneurship training program for 230 members from 11 agricultural groups, including 142 women and 88 men. Participants strengthened their skills in business management, planning, marketing, and the organization of agricultural activities. In addition, 37 members of two pastoral groups, including 26 women, received training on good livestock management practices, with a focus on animal nutrition, animal health, and reproduction. To further improve agricultural production practices, 166 lead farmers and technical focal points were trained in Kaga-Bandoro, Ouandago, and Mbrès. The training sessions covered good agricultural practices as well as crop-specific technical production packages tailored to several priority crops.