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Ousted CAR president Bozizé flees to Cameroon
25/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Ousted CAR president Bozizé flees to Cameroon

The ousted president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé, has fled to Cameroon, officials in Yaoundé confirmed on Monday, after rebels seized the capital in a final weekend coup after months of fighting.
Leading Syrian rebel commander wounded by blast
25/03/2013 - SYRIA

Leading Syrian rebel commander wounded by blast

The head of the Free Syrian Army, Colonel Riad al-Asaad, has been seriously wounded in the explosion of a car bomb, activists said Monday, His right foot has been amputated following the blast.
'We will hold elections in three years' say CAR rebels
25/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

'We will hold elections in three years' say CAR rebels

A spokesman for the Seleka rebels who have seized the capital of the Central African Republic told FRANCE 24 on Monday that they were supervising a return to calm in Bangui and would hold elections after a transition period of three years.
'France is just fed-up, exhausted by CAR'
24/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

'France is just fed-up, exhausted by CAR'

After sweeping through the country’s northern towns, a rebel alliance in the Central African Republic (CAR) seized power in the capital of Bangui on Sunday. Africa expert Roland Marchal provides context to the latest developments.
Syrian opposition leader al-Khatib stands down
24/03/2013 - SYRIA

Syrian opposition leader al-Khatib stands down

The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, on Sunday announced his resignation from the body, saying he wants more freedom. His resignation comes just days after Syria’s opposition chose a prime minister, Ghassan Hitto.
Rebels seize CAR presidential palace
25/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Rebels seize CAR presidential palace

Rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) seized the presidential palace in the capital Bangui Sunday. President François Bozizé was not in the palace during the takeover and his whereabouts were not immediately known.
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Fierce fighting continues in CAR capital
24/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Fierce fighting continues in CAR capital

Fierce fighting erupted on Sunday in the Central African Republic’s capital, Bangui, where Séléka rebels are trying to topple President François Bozizé.
Musharraf returns to Pakistan after exile
24/03/2013 - PAKISTAN

Musharraf returns to Pakistan after exile

Former president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf returned to his country on Sunday after four years away. The ex-leader, who may be seeking a political comeback, faces judicial probes as well as the ire of Islamic militants.
CAR rebels claim to have entered capital
24/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

CAR rebels claim to have entered capital

Central African Republic rebels entered the capital of Bangui on Saturday, according to a rebel spokesman, while France has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the situation.
CAR calls for rebel talks to 'avoid bloodbath'
23/03/2013 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

CAR calls for rebel talks to 'avoid bloodbath'

The prime minister of the Central African Republic on Saturday called on rebels within striking distance of the capital Bangui to help 'find a peaceful solution and avoid a blood bath'.
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