EUTM RCA organizes sport tournament with partners

In the spirit of friendship, solidarity and hope!

Teams from Indonesia, Bhutan, Portugal, Rwanda, Cambodia, Serbia, Central African Republic, EUAM and EUTM RCA have shaken hands and offered us a high-class sporting spectacle.

The militaries have once again proved that no matter what army or culture they come from, solidarity, team spirit, courage and good sportsmanship are the most important qualities of a trained military. It is also worth mentioning the show put on by the galleries, which contributed to the good mood and, of course, to the encouragement of the players.

At the end of two days of sport and good spirits, the team from the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic was declared the winner of the tournament. The best player of the tournament also belongs to FACA.

The European Union Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) is a key component of the EU's comprehensive approach to supporting the country. This approach encompasses political, security, humanitarian, and development actions. Established in 2016 at the request of the Central African government, EUTM RCA contributes to defense sector reform as part of a broader Security Sector Reform (SSR) process. It falls under the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), which allows the EU to take action on security challenges around the globe in support of partner countries.

The non-executive mandate of EURM RCA consists in the support of the Central African Republic authorities in the preparation and implementation of the upcoming Security Sector Reform by assisting the FACA to manage their situation and to build the capacity and quality needed to meet the goal of a future modernized, effective, ethnically balanced and democratically accountable FACA. EUTM RCA delivers strategic advice to Central African Republic government as well as military and security authorities, education of FACA officers and NCOs as well as specialists.