June 18, 2026

The Panafrican Press

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Russian mercenaries force didot ali and deputies from markounda to bossangoa

In a surprise operation in the town of Markounda, Russian mercenaries forcibly took Didot Ali and his deputies, transporting them to Bossangoa. The incident occurred without prior warning, and local witnesses reported seeing armed men escorting the group out of the area.

Didot Ali and his associates were reportedly removed from a local residence and driven away in a convoy. No official statement has been released by either the Central African authorities or Russian representatives regarding the motive or legal basis for the action.

The forced relocation has sparked concern among community members, who are demanding explanations from the government. This operation marks another instance of foreign mercenary involvement in the internal affairs of the Central African Republic.