Three hostages held for nearly ten months in the Central African Republic were released through mediation by the Catholic Church, deputies, and UN.
Hostages freed after ten-month captivity
Three individuals held hostage in the Haut-Mbomou region of the Central African Republic were released on Monday, October 19. They had been abducted nearly ten months earlier and were freed through mediation efforts involving multiple organizations.Identified hostages and their roles
The released individuals include Koumba Ndiaye, the sub-prefect of Bambouti, and two officials from the National Electoral Authority. They were kidnapped on December 28, 2025, and remained in captivity until their recent release.Mediation by religious and international groups
The Catholic Church, local deputies, and the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca) played a role in negotiating the release of the hostages. Their combined efforts led to the successful conclusion of the mediation process.No details on captors or conditions
The circumstances of the abduction, the identities of the captors, and the conditions under which the hostages were held have not been disclosed in official statements. Authorities have not provided further information on the incident.
