University of Bangui

university, Bangui, Central African Republic

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The University of Bangui is located in Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic. Founded in 1969 by Jean-Bédel Bokassa, it opened in October 1970 and is modeled after the French educational system. While French is the primary language of instruction, there's an effort to promote Sango literacy. The university is one of several higher education institutions in the city, alongside the National School of Arts and the Central School of Agriculture. Civil unrest has significantly impacted the education system in recent years. Bangui itself is a major river port on the Ubangi River and a commercial and administrative center.12

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