The Force
The Force plays a central role in stabilizing the country through a continuous operational presence across the entire territory.
Deterring threats and reassuring communities through patrols
Every week, the Force conducts more than 550 ground and air patrols. Often carried out in challenging terrain, these operations enable the rapid identification of threats, reassure local communities, and secure key routes essential to daily life. They help maintain a permanent presence in high-risk areas, reducing the risk of attacks and hostile movements. These activities also include securing sites hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Conducting joint operations with the Central African Armed Forces
The Force conducts joint operations with the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), strengthening the State's capacity to extend its authority throughout the country.
The Force also provides air transport for FACA personnel during new deployments and regular troop rotations, ensuring operational continuity and the orderly rotation of forces.
During the 2024–2025 period, the Force donated 300 motorcycles and 12 vehicles to FACA to enhance the mobility and deployment capabilities of its units.
These efforts also support the gradual transfer of security responsibilities to the Central African authorities, paving the way for the adaptation or eventual drawdown of MINUSCA's presence when conditions permit.
Improving access
During the 2024–2025 period, 696.6 km of roads were constructed or rehabilitated, 72 bridges were repaired, and 21 airstrips and helicopter landing sites were built or rehabilitated. These achievements improved freedom of movement, supported security operations, enhanced the protection of civilians, and helped reconnect isolated communities.
Securing the electoral process
The MINUSCA Force also played a key role in securing the combined elections held on 28 December 2025 and 26 April 2026. It ensured the delivery of both sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials to all polling areas, including the most remote and security-challenged locations.
At the same time, the Force deployed troops to protect polling stations, major transportation routes, and electoral personnel, helping create a safe and secure environment for the elections to take place under appropriate conditions.
Supporting disarmament and demobilization operations
The Force also supports Disarmament and Demobilization (DD) operations led by the national authorities with the support of MINUSCA. It secures designated sites, escorts technical teams, and facilitates the collection, verification, and certification of weapons.
In addition, the Force contributes to the destruction of collected ammunition and provides essential first-aid medical support to disarmed ex-combatants until they are taken into the care of the national authorities.