Central African Republic Halts Chinese Mining Operations Amid Militia Collusion Allegations

The Central African Republic has suspended the operations of Chinese mining company Daqing SARL, accusing it of collaborating with armed militias. The company faced allegations of illegal activities, tax evasion, and poor reporting. The nation, rich in gold and diamonds, remains one of the poorest due to consistent conflicts and rebel activities.

The government of the Central African Republic has taken a decisive step by suspending the operations of Daqing SARL, a Chinese mining company, based on accusations of collaboration with armed militias, according to an official decree.

The Ministry of Mines levied serious allegations against Daqing SARL, including illegal activities, unauthorized entry of foreign nationals into mining zones, tax evasion, and insufficient reporting, the decree revealed last Saturday.

Daqing SARL's activities in Mingala, a tumultuous town in the southern region of the country, have been severely impacted by conflicts involving national armed forces and the anti-government Coalition of Patriots for Change. The Central African Republic, despite its vast mineral wealth, remains hampered by ongoing violence and rebel activities.