US Extends National Emergency With Regard to Situation in Central African Republic

The Trump administration is extending the national emergency in response to "the situation in and in relation to the Central African Republic, which has been marked by a breakdown of law and order, intersectarian tension, widespread violence and atrocities," for one year beyond the May 12 expiration date, the White House said in a May 8 press release. U.S.-imposed sanctions on the country will remain in place.