Relationship dossier
Central African Republic
Sudan
Relationship assessment
Border-security coordination has coexisted with recurring allegations of cross-border support for armed groups.
Central African Republic toward Sudan
-20The Central African Republic has participated in regional security coordination concerning cross-border armed groups, including a border-security arrangement involving Sudan and Chad. Relations have also been strained by allegations that CAR tolerated or assisted armed groups active against Sudan.
Sudan toward Central African Republic
-20Sudan participated in regional border-security coordination involving the Central African Republic and Chad. CAR has accused Sudan of backing armed groups operating against the CAR government, contributing to recurring tensions.
Overall relationship
-15The bilateral relationship has combined practical efforts to address cross-border insecurity with recurring mutual suspicion over armed groups. Security coordination provides a basis for cooperation, while allegations of support for hostile groups have remained a source of friction.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Relations have been shaped by cross-border insecurity and allegations that each government tolerated or supported armed groups operating against the other. The two governments also pursued security coordination, including a regional border-security arrangement involving Chad. These efforts indicate some practical cooperation, but the relationship has faced recurring strain and the extent of implementation is unclear.
Areas of tension
- Allegations of Sudanese support for armed groups opposing the Central African Republic government.
- Allegations that the Central African Republic tolerated or assisted armed groups active against Sudan.
- Cross-border movement and activity by armed groups.
Key developments
The Central African Republic, Sudan, and Chad pursued a regional border-security arrangement intended to address cross-border armed groups.
Major uncertainties
- The extent to which the border-security arrangements were implemented is unclear.
- The scope of government support or tolerance for armed groups across the border is disputed.