France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic

News France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic Agencies   -   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 13/08 - 16:26 World News France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic following allegations of misconduct at his official residence in Bangui. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed it launched an administrative investigation earlier this year after reports raised concerns over possible security breaches involving Ambassador Bruno Foucher, a veteran diplomat who has served in Bangui since 2023. According to French weekly Le Canard Enchaîné, Foucher allegedly hosted around 30 women at the ambassadorial residence between January 2024 and March 2026, with some staying overnight. The report also says he acknowledged having sexual relations with two young women and allegedly instructed staff to allow one visitor to remain at the residence during his absence. The Foreign Ministry says an inspection mission carried out in April led to the ongoing disciplinary proceedings but has not commented further while the investigation continues. The case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations deteriorated in recent years as Russia expanded its influence in the country through the Wagner paramilitary group. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot declared relations with Bangui "completely restored" during a visit in March, making the allegations against France's top diplomat an unexpected setback in those efforts. You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 5 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 27 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago Share More About World News Central African Republic Diplomacy France Prostitution You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 5 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 27 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago On the same subject NEWS 01:02 Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave 28/08 - 21:28 NO COMMENT 01:00 Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency 28/08 - 19:10 NEWS 00:58 Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow 28/08 - 11:55 NEWS 01:23 Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise 28/08 - 08:45 NEWS 01:33 SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family 28/08 - 07:28 NEWS 00:41 Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue 27/08 - 18:21 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 7 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 6 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago