The Chief of Staff of the Central African Republic’s Armed Forces, Army General Zéphirin Mamadou, welcomed Italian Defense Attaché Colonel Davide Rosellini on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Army General Staff headquarters in Bangui.
The meeting marked a significant moment in the strengthening of defense cooperation between the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Italian Republic.
Colonel Rosellini’s visit forms part of a broader diplomatic and military engagement as both countries seek to deepen their strategic partnership in security and defense.
The high-level discussions came as General Mamadou returned from a demanding week in active operational zones across the provinces, underscoring his commitment to both field operations and international cooperation efforts.
Talks during the audience focused squarely on military collaboration between Rome and Bangui, with an emphasis on technical support, joint training initiatives, and regional security coordination.
The session included senior figures from the CAR Defense Staff, highlighting the importance attached to the occasion. Among those present were:
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Major General Freddy Johnson Sakama, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations
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Major General Arcadius Betibangui, Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning
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Brigadier General Henry Grengbo, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
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Colonel Thierry Briste Matchiyou, Chief of Staff to the CEMA
The engagement is viewed as a further step in consolidating bilateral defense relations and establishing a more structured partnership.
As the Central African Republic continues to navigate complex security challenges, international support—particularly through diplomatic defense missions—remains a vital pillar of national and regional stability.
Friday’s meeting serves as a reaffirmation of Italy’s interest in supporting the CAR’s military reform and modernization efforts through constructive dialogue and cooperation.
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