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Presidential Notice 13667

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Trump is continuing for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing violence, atrocities, and threats from Kremlin-linked entities including the Wagner Group. This extends sanctions authorities and related measures originally established in 2014.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 19621

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 for 1 year beyond May 12, 2025
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 12, 2025
  • Sanctions authorities under IEEPA remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting to Congress on emergency continuation
  • Potential Treasury/State Department enforcement actions under maintained authorities

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Ongoing US policy leverage regarding CAR stabilization and countering Russian influence in Africa

Risks & tensions

  • Explicit framing of Wagner Group as 'Kremlin-linked' signals continued US-Russia proxy competition in Africa
  • Long-running emergency (11+ years) without resolution suggests limited policy effectiveness
  • Vague on whether new designations or enforcement actions will follow
Presidential Notice 13667: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic · Executive Orders