OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Central African Republic. It imposes asset freeze and financial restrictions.
Last updated 8 Jul 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons contributing to the conflict in the Central African Republic, implemented through blocking of property and other restrictive measures.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR 553 - Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
31 CFR 553 - Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic
87 FR 58972-22 - Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
79 FR 38248-14 - Final rule adding the Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations
OFAC Frequently Asked Questions
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked