French ambassador investigated after reportedly inviting women to residence
An administrative inquiry found Bruno Foucher invited about 30 young women to his residence and acknowledged sexual relations with two of them, Le Canard Enchaîné reported.
- On Tuesday, France's Foreign Ministry launched disciplinary proceedings against French Ambassador to the Central African Republic Bruno Foucher following an administrative inquiry into his conduct at the official residence in Bangui.
- An inspection report, first reported by Canard, alleged Foucher invited around 30 young women to his private apartments between January 2024 and March 2026, averaging about 15 visits monthly.
- Questioned twice during the inquiry, Foucher acknowledged having had sexual relations with two young women and allegedly instructed staff to allow one guest to remain at the residence during his absence.
- Potential sanctions for the ambassador range from a formal reprimand to compulsory retirement or dismissal, the Foreign Ministry stated; no criminal charges have been announced and the process remains ongoing.
- These proceedings complicate French efforts to rebuild ties with the CAR, where Russian influence has expanded; Barrot recently visited to pursue "the full restoration of relations" between the nations.
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The French Week "Le Canard enchainé has reported that the ambassador has brought about 30 women to his residence in the last two years, some of them staying overnight, writes The Guardian. France has opened a disciplinary procedure against its ambassador in the Central African Republic, on the basis of allegations of inappropriate behaviour, after the appearance of information according to which ...
France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic
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
The Quai d'Orsay opened disciplinary proceedings against the French Ambassador to the Central African Republic (International).
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