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At 13 years old, Youssouf embodies all the ills that have plagued the Central African Republic in recent years. On 24 March, he helped capture Bangui, the capital, as he fought in the ranks of the Séléka rebel coalition. By … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, IndepthAfrica, International Criminal Court, Joseph Kony, Lord's Resistance Army, LRA, Michel Djotodia
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BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic’s self-appointed leader on Saturday announced the creation of a new council that will choose an interim president, a move aimed at placating the international community after he seized power by force … read more »
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Tagged Associated Press, Bangui, Central African Republic, Djotodia, France, François Bozizé, IndepthAfrica, Michel Djotodia, United States
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The deposed leader of the Central African Republic, Francois Bozize, claims special forces from Chad attacked South African troops in Bangui last month, placing president Zuma in a curious position as he visits Ndjamena, the Chadian capital on Wednesday. By … read more »
By Louisa Lombard When I asked people in north-eastern Central African Republic (CAR) about Michel Djotodia, whilst conducting research there in 2009 – 2010, most knew very little. If they knew one thing, it was that he was a man … read more »
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Tagged African Union, Bangui, Central African Republic, Djotodia, François Bozizé, IndepthAfrica, Michel Djotodia, Nicolas Tiangaye, South Darfur
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By William Lloyd George Victory came swiftly for rebels in the Central African Republic. It took just three days of fighting for them to capture the capital Bangui on March 24. The constitution was quickly suspended, parliament dissolved, and the … read more »
President Zuma described the loss of South African troops in the Central African Republic as a “tragedy” on Monday. He praised the members of the South African National Defence Force who had fought rebel forces despite being outgunned, outnumbered and … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Central African Republic, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jacob Zuma, Solly Shoke, South Africa, South African National Defence Force, Zuma
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(Reuters) – Francois Bozize, the former leader of Central African Republic toppled in coup on Sunday, is currently in Cameroon, according to a statement by Cameroon’s presidency read on state radio on Monday. “This is to inform the public and … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Cameroon, Central African Republic, François Bozizé, Indepth Africa Magazine, Monday, Reuters, Sunday
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Rebels seize Central African Republic capital, president flees [View the story "Rebels in Central African Republic ‘seize’ presidential palace" on Storify]
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BANGUI, Central African Republic: Rebels in the Central African Republic said they had seized the presidential palace in the capital Bangui on Sunday after heavy fighting was reported there. “We have taken the presidential palace. (President Francois) Bozize was not … read more »
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By Kennedy Tumutegyereize and Nicolas Tillon, Conciliation Resources It took three days for the Seleka Coalition and the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) to reach a peace agreement mediated by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Bozize, Central African Republic, Economic Community of Central African States, Gabon, IndepthAfrica, Libreville, Seleka, Seleka coalition
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Amit Singh The refusal to prop up President Francois Bozize signals a shift in foreign policy, despite military action in Mali. When France received requests from two of its former African colonies to intervene in their domestic conflicts these past … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Central African Republic, France, François Bozizé, François Hollande, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Crisis Group, Mali
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Central African Republic’s government and rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal, two rebel sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Thursday. One of the sources, present at the negotiations in Gabon’s capital Libreville, said Central African … read more »
Central African Republic President Francois Bozize has fired his son as defense minister and fired the army chief of staff, after a string of victories by rebel forces. The firings were announced in a decree read over state radio Wednesday. … read more »
The United States has evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic and temporarily halted its operations, amid security fears after rebels seized large swathes of the country. The State Department said it had not broken off diplomatic ties with … read more »
As the Central African Republic is rolling into unrest with rebel forces advancing on its capital, Africa expert Lawrence Freeman says that the West has abandoned the continent and is interested only in its resources. The United Nations said … read more »
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A government minister in the Central African Republic on Wednesday called for French soldiers stationed there to intervene as rebels closed in on the capital having passed the last major town to the north. The appeal for help came as … read more »
By Jean-Simon Rioux On 25th and 26th August, headlines revealed a newly reached agreement between the Conventions of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP) and the government of the Central African Republic (CAR). As part of the accord, the rebel … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, François Bozizé, IndepthAfrica, Lord Resistance Army, LRA, Union of Democratic Forces for Unity, United Nations
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Burkina Faso will have to come from behind in their final round qualifier for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 1-0 to Central African Republic in Bangui on Saturday. ‘The Stallions’, who have been regular participants at AFCON … read more »
Posted in Burkina Faso, CAR, Central Africa, News, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged 2013 Africa Nations Cup, Africa Nations Cup, Bangui, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ouagadougou, Saturday
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Officials and a witness say rebels took seven hostages when they attacked a French uranium plant in the Central African Republic. A resident in Bakouma said Tuesday that hundreds of rebels attacked the Areva plant on Sunday and took computers … read more »
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Bangui – Chadian rebels have robbed about 40 people including a local government official of their belongings in attacks in the Central African Republic, police told AFP on Saturday. FPR rebels loyal to general Baba Ladde attacked the group travelling … read more »
Posted in Central Africa, Chad, Daily News Wrap, News
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Tagged Bangui, Central African Republic, CFA franc, Chad, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Rebellion, Sudan
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November 28, 2011 by benim
Bangui – The border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic, closed at Garoua-Boulai after a military clash last week, has reopened, a Central African military source said on Monday. “The border between Central Africa and Cameroon has reopened and … read more »
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Bangui – A new cholera epidemic has hit the Central African Republic and has already claimed at least 10 victims in the south, Health Minister Jean-Michel Mandaba said on Friday. His comments came the day after a health services source … read more »
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September 26, 2011 by benim
Bangui – A rebel attack on a rival group and civilians in the Central African Republic killed seven people, including a senior local official, and wounded six, a hospital official source told AFP on Monday. The military said on Sunday … read more »
September 22, 2011 by benim
Bangui – A recent outbreak of fighting between rival armed groups in the Central African Republic vying for control over diamond mines left 43 dead, an army source said on Thursday. The toll originally stood at 30 following week-long clashes … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Bria, Central African Republic, Diamond, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, List of diamond mines, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, Union of Democratic Forces for Unity, Wednesday, West Africa
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September 19, 2011 by benim
Bangui – At least 21 people have been killed in running gun clashes between two former rebel groups seeking control of a diamond-mining area in Central African Republic, sources told Reuters on Monday. The fighting, which began early last week … read more »
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Tagged Bangui, Bria, Central African Republic, France, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Libya, List of diamond mines, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Reuters, Southern Africa, West Africa
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September 19, 2011 by benim
Bangui – Rival armed groups on Sunday resumed fierce fighting over control of diamond mines in the town of Bria in the Central African Republic, forcing many residents to flee, a military source said. The battle pitting the rebel Convention … read more »
Bangui – President Francois Bozize of the Central African Republic has launched an operation to disarm hundreds of rebels at Bocaranga in the northwest, the president’s office announced on Monday. The operation involves some 350 former fighters of the People’s … read more »
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A Chad rebel group has signed a peace accord with the government, paving the way for it to return home after setting up in Central African Republic around three years ago, officials said Tuesday. The accord between a Chad mediator … read more »
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Medical workers in the Central African Republic on Friday demanded their government better protect the country against a brutal rebel army which recently killed a doctor and his driver. Central African military officials said the two were killed in an … read more »
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Libreville – Weekend fighting between rebels and soldiers in the Central African Republic left 27 dead on both sides, a rebel leader said on Monday. The army could not confirm the toll, while saying that only rebels were killed in … read more »
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