The Central African Republic’s opposition has called for a protest in Bangui on November 13 over rising fuel prices, shortages and the detention of five civil society leaders, prompting calls for the march to be banned.
Speaking on Friday, former Prime Minister and BRDC spokesperson Martin Ziguélé demanded fuel prices be cut to below 1,000 CFA francs per litre.
He also called for the detainees’ unconditional release, publication of the government’s agreement with Neptune Oil S.A. and greater competition in the petroleum sector.
“These demands presented by the BRDC are, in reality, those of the entire Central African people,” Ziguélé declared.
He urged residents of Bangui, Bimbo and Bégoua to join a peaceful march along Martyrs Avenue.
Euloge Doctrouvé Koï, coordinator of Synergie Centrafricaine, challenged the coalition’s legal status and called for the demonstration to be banned.
“Legally recognised political parties cannot hide behind an illegal and unregistered label to carry out destabilisation activities or escape the civil and criminal liabilities arising from their call for insurrection,” he argued.
“The government and law enforcement agencies must stand firm to preserve civil peace, protect public and private property,” Koï added.
The dispute follows the December 2025 presidential election, which returned President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to power for a third term.
Source: Viory
