In the Central African Republic, peacekeeping missions are losing popular support by failing to meet people’s expectations, leaving room for more ruthless actors.

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera waves to journalists upon his arrival at Pulkovo International Airport to participate the Russia Africa Summit in St. Petersburg ...

Experts call the program shortsighted, with combatants given few viable options beyond fighting. Nearly 70% of people in Central African Republic live in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank.