Paris wants to rebuild relations with Bangui, which deteriorated sharply in recent years
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, following claims that he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.
The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relations with Bangui, which deteriorated sharply in recent years amid Russia’s expanding influence in the Central African Republic, a former French colony.
French weekly Le Canard enchaine reported that French ambassador Bruno Foucher, 65, brought around 30 women aged between 20 and 30 into his residence between January 2024 and March 2026, with some of them staying overnight.
The visits prompted officials to report a security breach.
