Charles Bouëssel Analyst, Central Africa Please submit all media inquiries to [email protected] or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role As Central Africa analyst, Charles focuses on the Central African Republic and Chad. His work involves monitoring the security, political and social context of both countries, providing in-depth analysis of issues with security implications, and formulating timely and precise policy recommendations to reduce conflict-related violence and prevent future crises. Professional Background Charles is a former journalist who has covered several African countries in recent years. He lived in Côte d’Ivoire for almost three years and worked for French news agencies, focusing on the cocoa sector. He then spent two years as an AFP correspondent in the Central African Republic, where he covered the arrival of the Wagner Group in the country. Charles then worked for international NGOs focusing on security and judicial issues. He formally joined Crisis Group in January 2024. Areas of Expertise Central African Republic context Wagner in Central Africa France in Central African Republic Rwanda in Central African Republic