French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
Bruno Foucher is alleged to have brought women into his official residence, prompting an investigation.
France has initiated disciplinary measures against its ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Bruno Foucher, following accusations of misconduct. Foucher, who has held the position since 2023, is alleged to have brought numerous women to his official residence and engaged in sexual activity with some of them.
The allegations, which reportedly span from January to March of this year, triggered an investigation by France's foreign ministry into a potential security breach. A French diplomat informed the BBC that the ministry has since commenced "ongoing" administrative procedures against the ambassador. The BBC has sought comment from the French embassy in Bangui.
The specifics of the disciplinary actions against Foucher, 65, and their duration remain undisclosed. French media reports indicate that Foucher is accused of inviting approximately 30 women to his residence in Bangui, the capital. Some of these women are said to have stayed overnight, prompting security concerns.
These alleged actions occur as France and the CAR are striving to mend their previously strained bilateral relationship. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during his visit to Bangui in March, lauded the "complete restoration of relations" between the two nations.