Central Africa: 'Dead City' Day organizers arrested over fuel price hike

⚠️ Urgent update — Flash Radio is following this situation in real time. In Central Africa, five civil society figures were arrested on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Bangui, as they were about to hold a press conference. These activists had launched an appeal for a 'Dead City Day' on Monday, a protest against the rise in fuel prices, which was partially followed by the population. ⏱️ 1 min of reading. The facts and recent developments: These arrests came the day after a complaint was filed by organizations close to the government against the organizers of the appeal. The arrests were carried out by members of the National Security Company, a unit of the Central African police. ⚡ Key points ▸ In Central Africa, five civil society figures were arrested on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Bangui, as they were about to hold a press conference. ▸ These activists had launched an appeal for a 'Dead City Day' on Monday, a protest against the rise in fuel prices, which was partially followed by the population. ▸ These arrests came the day after a complaint was filed by organizations close to the government against the organizers of the appeal.