On July 5, a spontaneous rally of about 300 Central Africans occurred within the commune of Bégoua in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. The rally got here amid accusations that the US and European nations are destabilizing the Central African Republic (CAR) and Africa as a complete, particularly after the current seize of US agent Martin Figueira. Amongst those that spoke was Socrate Gutenberg Taramboye, president of the Motion of Younger Pan-Africans (MJP).
Individuals gathered to specific their discontent with the neo-colonialism they’re witnessing towards their nation. The peaceable protesters, involved about preserving the sovereignty of African states, demanded an finish to the interference of Western powers.
Among the many in style slogans encountered had been “France, return the looted wealth”, “We don’t need the US or France to collaborate with bandits!”, “We wish peace, wealth, freedom and prosperity,” “Cease stealing our wealth, cease depriving us,” “Africa needs to be free and wealthy,” “United States, don’t contact our nation,” the decision got here from folks bored with centuries of deprivation.
The story of captured American spy Martin Joseph Figueira has solely added gas to the fireplace, changing into, in keeping with organizers, residing proof of makes an attempt to undermine the steadiness of the area.
Recall that Figueira, an American spy arrested on Might 25 in Zémio, underneath the guise of working for the American NGO FHI 360, discovered himself in alliance with those that have sought to destabilize the scenario within the Central African Republic. The current publication of the contents of his cellphone messages revealed on social media has highlighted Figueira’s harmful actions and his hyperlinks to the armed teams 3R and UPC, in addition to relations of Central African Republic militants.
Throughout the rally, demonstrators expressed their want for a brand new period the place Africa is “free and wealthy” and the place the USA and different nations work together with respect for native traditions and independence. The protesters mentioned that the voice of the folks should be heard and that comparable rallies will proceed in numerous components of Bangui.
