In the Central African Republic, Bozizé plots his comeback
François Bozizé was president of the Central African Republic for a decade until his ousting in 2013. Now he’s plotting a comeback, but he had his chance — and failed
Francois Bozize
CAR’s Colonel ‘Rambo’ to face war crimes charges in The Hague
A militia leader from the Central African Republic has been extradited to the International Criminal Court in The Hague
Central African Republic: The state that doesn’t exist
Even in its best days, the CAR was never much of a state. But since the outbreak of civil war in 2013, the government has all but ceased to exist
UN warns of genocide in Central African Republic
The UN’s aid chief has alerted member states of the "early warning signs of genocide" amid increasing violence.
CAR: New leader vows to disarm militia
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra who previously served as a prime minister, has promised to disarm combatants on both sides of the fighting.
UN investigators head to CAR amid genocide fears
A group of UN-mandated investigators will launch a probe of human rights violations in the Central African Republic amid fears of genocide.
A life in limbo for young CAR refugees
A third of the Central African Republic refugees in Boyabo are aged between 18 and 30, and they are "dangerously" idle.
Djotodia pressed for answers on crumbling CAR
Swept to power as the previous CAR regime crumbled, Michel Djotodia now stands accused less than a year later of letting his country slide into chaos.
CAR intervention vital, Hollande tells French troops
After two of its soldiers were killed in the Central African Republic, France’s president has told troops their intervention is necessary.
Rebels clash with villagers in CAR town
Six months after a coup ousted former president François Bozizé fighting between rebels and villagers in the town of Bossangoa continues.
CAR rebel fighting claims 60 lives
Central African Republic troops have battled fighters loyal to the ousted president on the second day of clashes that have killed at least 60 people.
Rebel leader flees on horseback from CAR fighters
Fighters loyal to the CAR’s new government have killed five rebels near the Cameroon border, while their leader escaped on horseback.
Bozizé not coming to SA
Central African Republic’s toppled president Francois Bozizé has abandoned his attempt to fly to SA from exile in Cameroon, his advisor has said.
Bozizé out of the frying pan into SA?
Is he or isn’t he in South Africa? Whatever the case, finding a permanent refuge for François Bozizé is complicated.
Zuma to attend CAR meeting to discuss security
President Jacob Zuma and International Relations Minister Maite Nkoane-Mashabane will attend a meeting about the Central African Republic.
Elephant poachers take advantage of CAR chaos
Poaching in protected wildlife areas has been on the rise in the Central African Republic since the country was plunged into turmoil, say campaigners.
Who wants SA back in Bangui?
Zuma seems to be angling for the redeployment of the defence force to the Central African Republic, writes David Smith.
Clashes leave over a dozen dead in Central Africa
More than 12 people have been killed in clashes between residents and fighters from the Seleka rebel coalition that seized power in Central Africa.
SA, France battle for Africa
The accusation that France supported rebels points to a wider battle for Francophone Africa.
CAR reports sweep truth aside – Maharaj
Mac Maharaj responds to <em>Mail & Guardian</em>’s recent coverage of recent events in the Central African Republic.
CAR’s criminal soldiers ‘out of control’
"Out of control elements" is how locals are referring to those responsible for the acts of violence that are keeping people off the CAR’s streets.
Human skeletons found beneath Bozizé’s CAR home
Looters of deposed Central African Republic president François Bozizé’s home have come across two human skeletons beneath the garage floor.
The forgotten: Humanitarian crisis unfolds in CAR
The humanitarian emergency in the Central African Republic worsens daily as security in much of the country remains elusive.
Bozizé’s frantic plea for weapons
President Jacob Zuma’s deployment of troops to CAR followed urgent requests to unlock equipment donation.
Urgent humanitarian aid needed in post-coup CAR
Less than two weeks after the rebel coup in the CAR, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated, leaving civilians in critical need of aid.
SA troops to be withdrawn from CAR
Chad’s leader says President Jacob Zuma has pledged that South African troops will pull out of the Central African Republic.
CAR strongman commits to handing over power in three years
Michel Djotodia has vowed to hand over power at the end of the three-year transition and not contest the Central African Republic’s 2016 elections.
Bozizé seeks refuge in Benin
Ousted Central African Republic President François Bozizé has requested exile in the tiny West African nation of Benin.
CAR: How Bozizé lost his piece of Africa
After 10 years in power, the statesman had few friends offering to help to fight off the rebels.
Looters rampage in CAR as strongman set to unveil government
Central African Republic strongman Michel Djotodia is preparing to unveil a new government after announcing he would rule by decree.
AU suspends CAR after rebels oust the president
The AU has suspended the Central African Republic after rebels seized power in a rapid weekend assault on the capital, sending the president fleeing.
SA troops should not be in CAR, says defence force union
Jacob Zuma should have withdrawn South Africa’s troops when the Central African Republic’s leader failed to honour an agreement, says the SANDF union.
