List of ambassadors of the United States to the Central African Republic
| Ambassador of the United States to the Central African Republic | |
|---|---|
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
Flag of a United States ambassador | |
Incumbent since March 27, 2025Christopher Gunning Chargé d'affaires | |
| Nominator | The president of the United States |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Alan W. Lukens as Chargé d'affaires ad interim |
| Formation | August 13, 1960 |
| Website | U.S. Embassy - Bangui |
The United States ambassador to the Central African Republic is the ambassador of the United States to the Central African Republic.
Alan W. Lukens (resident at Brazzaville) presented credentials as chargé d'affaires ad interim on August 13, 1960. During Blancke's tenure as non-resident ambassador to the Central African Republic, the United States Embassy in Bangui was established on February 10, 1961, with Lukens as resident chargé d'affaires ad interim. Ambassador Cooke was commissioned to the Central African Empire.