Following the violence of June 30th in Am-Dafok, in the Vakaga prefecture, authorities have announced a return to calm. The current challenge is to allow residents to resume their activities and to prepare for the reconstruction of a region weakened by security crises.
In Am-Dafok, in the northeast of the Central African Republic, calm is gradually returning after the attacks of June 30, 2026, carried out by the Alliance for a Patriotic Awakening (ASP) with the support of elements affiliated with the FPRC. Despite this lull, the humanitarian situation remains worrying: more than 17,000 civilians remain displaced, gathered around the United Nations Mission for protection from the violence. In this strategic location on the border with Sudan, the authorities and their partners are now focusing their efforts on restoring a climate of trust in order to facilitate the return of the population and the gradual resumption of socio-economic activities.
“The government has reclaimed the entire territory. With security measures in place, what I would like to say to the people of Vakaga in general, and Am Dafok in particular, is to remain calm, go about their business, and know that the government is with them, that they are well protected, and that humanitarian organizations are there to support them.”
THIERRY EVARISTE BINGUINENDJI, GOVERNOR OF THE FERTIT REGION – Central African Republic
Beyond the security response, the authorities and humanitarian actors are already preparing the next phase. A coordinated planning process, involving administrative authorities and decentralized state services, is underway to identify priorities for stabilizing the region and restoring essential services.
“The planning, which was managed by the D.O, the Governor, and the decentralized state sector, has now shown us the concrete results of this initiative. We have presented the overall plan, and we are continuing to move forward to rebuild and invest in this region.”
WILLIAM CHEMALY, UNHCR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – Central African Republic
After the emergency response, Vakaga now wants to focus on recovery. In Am-Dafok, a return to normalcy depends on security, the resumption of activities, and sustainable investments.
