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    France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic over sex scandal

    France's foreign ministry confirmed on 11 August 2026 that it has launched disciplinary proceedings against Bruno Foucher, ambassador to the Central African Republic, after an inspection found he brought roughly 30 young women to his private residence over two years.

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