On July 5, a spontaneous rally of about 300 Central Africans came about 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 an entire, 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).
Contributors gathered to specific their discontent with the neo-colonialism they’re witnessing in opposition to 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 common slogans encountered have 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 must be free and wealthy,” “United States, don’t contact our nation,” the decision got here from individuals bored with centuries of deprivation.
The story of captured American spy Martin Joseph Figueira has solely added gas to the hearth, turning into, based on organizers, dwelling proof of makes an attempt to undermine the soundness of the area.
Recall that Figueira, an American spy arrested on Could 25 in Zémio, beneath the guise of working for the American NGO FHI 360, discovered himself in alliance with those that have sought to destabilize the state of affairs within the Central African Republic. The current publication of the contents of his cellphone messages printed on social media has highlighted Figueira’s harmful actions and his hyperlinks to the armed teams 3R and UPC, in addition to members of the family of Central African Republic militants.
In the course of 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 stated that the voice of the individuals have to be heard and that comparable rallies will proceed in numerous elements of Bangui.