In a press statement signed on July 28, 2026, in Bangui, the Coordination of Civil Society Organizations for Peace in the Central African Republic (COSCIPAC), through its National Coordinator, Petit Delphin KOTTO, expresses deep indignation over the authorities’ persistent refusal to engage in inclusive political dialogue. COSCIPAC and its National Coordinator emphasize that this consultation has nevertheless been demanded for several years by a large part of the political class, civic organizations, and numerous Central African citizens.
In its analysis of the national situation, COSCIPAC and its National Coordinator, Petit Delphin KOTTO, observe with acute concern a growing gap between the priorities displayed by the government and the daily reality endured by the population. According to COSCIPAC, the Central African people face a daily life marked by multiple tragedies:
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Persistent insecurity: COSCIPAC reports that armed robberies are recorded daily in Bangui and in several prefectures.
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Precariousness and the crisis of basic services: COSCIPAC and Petit Delphin KOTTO deplore the lack of road infrastructure, considering that water and electricity have become as rare as a « blue diamond », while hospitals and schools are at their lowest (« in the reds »).
The economic crisis: The organization points the finger at massive youth unemployment, continuous inflation, and rising petroleum product prices which, combined with their scarcity, increase the cost of transportation and basic foodstuffs. COSCIPAC states that thousands of families now struggle to provide a daily meal for their children.
COSCIPAC and Petit Delphin KOTTO describe the Central African Republic as a « severely ill patient » requiring a « major remedy ». They denounce chronic poor governance having direct consequences on the health and lives of citizens, illustrated by the multiplication of sudden deaths and fatal accidents without the government taking preventive measures.
To illustrate the gravity of the crisis, COSCIPAC and its National Coordinator, Petit Delphin KOTTO, cite the tragedy that occurred on July 27, 2026, at the Bangui-M’Poko International Airport. A young Central African hid behind the landing gear of an airplane in an attempt to flee the country clandestinely.
For COSCIPAC, the fact that a young person prefers to risk certain death rather than stay in their native land is tragic proof of profound despair and a major breakdown in trust between the population and republican institutions.
Regarding human rights and freedoms, COSCIPAC and Petit Delphin KOTTO lambasts the calling into question of the independence of the judiciary. COSCIPAC states that the judicial apparatus is now subject to the interests of the most powerful and used to silence dissenting voices.
To substantiate this denunciation, COSCIPAC explicitly names several political and civil society figures currently imprisoned in Ngaragba prison, some without trial:
Professor Dominique Erenon;
Former Minister Régis Dounda;
Former Minister Armel Sayo;
Former Minister Issene Abdoulaye, as well as several other detainees.
COSCIPAC recalls that any prosecuted citizen must benefit from constitutional and international guarantees, starting with the right to a fair trial held within a reasonable time.
COSCIPAC and its National Coordinator, Petit Delphin KOTTO, deeply regret that the pre-electoral steps taken by political, religious, and civic actors in favor of dialogue have remained without a favorable response from those in power.
To support its advocacy for reconciliation, COSCIPAC summons several major figures of history and diplomacy in its text:
The political crisis in the Central African Republic requires urgent political dialogue to restore trust between the government and the population, in the face of failing governance.
Nelson Mandela: « Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it through dialogue and reconciliation. » Félix Houphouët-Boigny: « Peace is not an empty word, it is a behavior. » Thabo Mbeki: « Dialogue is the primary condition for lasting peace. » Julius Nyerere: « Unity does not mean uniformity; it is built through respect for differences. » Kofi Annan: « We do not build peace by silencing those who think differently; we build it by giving them a seat at the table. » According to COSCIPAC, dialogue is in no way a concession or weakness, but proof of democratic maturity.
In conclusion of its statement, COSCIPAC and its National Coordinator, Petit Delphin KOTTO, issue several solemn appeals:
To the political class, active forces, and youth: COSCIPAC invites them to reject confrontation and exclusively favor republican, democratic paths and dialogue to preserve national cohesion.
To international partners: COSCIPAC asks them to intensify their efforts to facilitate an inclusive political solution focused on good governance, respect for fundamental rights, and the strengthening of institutions.
To the Central African people: Petit Delphin KOTTO and COSCIPAC launch a message of unity, vigilance, and perseverance, recalling that lasting transformations are achieved through civic responsibility and respect for democratic principles.
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