ECCAS extends RCA in transition

The economy of Central African States Community (CEEAC) has decided to extend the transition in the Central African Republic until March 31, 2016, for safety and budgetary reasons.

This was announced at the final communiqué of the summit of Heads of States members of the regional integration institution held Wednesday in Libreville.

"At the request of the three highest authorities of the Central African Republic, including the Head of State, Prime Minister and President of the National Transitional Council, the political transition in Central African Republic is extended for the period from December 31, 2015, to March 31, 2016, "said the Secretary-General of ECCAS, Ahmad Allam-Mi.

ECCAS leaders have also decided to provide financial support to complete the budget of the forthcoming elections in this country. Bangui has a deficit of 3,680 million dollars to organize these elections.

"The Gabonese Republic has pledged $ 1 billion FCFA. Other member countries pledged to contribute in the near future," the final communiqué of the summit to which the CAR was represented by its Prime Minister.

ECCAS has instead asked the Central African political class to be more patriotic, showing a deep love for their own country.

"The troublemakers will be sent to the ICC," warned the final communiqué of the one-day summit held in the presence of the Congolese head of state, Denis Sassou Nguesso, international mediator of the Central African crisis and Ali Bongo Ondimba, the Chairperson of ECCAS.

The other nine countries were represented.