March 2003
March 17, 2003
A Former Commander of the Central African Republic Army Declares Himself the New Leader of the Country - 2003-03-17
General François Bozizé has declared himself the new leader of the Central African Republic following a coup during President Ange-Félix Patassé's trip abroad. The African…
Central African Republic Rebels Have Full Control of the Capital - 2003-03-17
Rebels in the Central African Republic have taken full control of the capital, Bangui, declaring General François Bozizé as the new president. This takeover occurred…
March 10, 2003
Colin Powell: We Are Close to Securing the 9 Votes Needed for the Approval of a New Resolution
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is nearing the required votes for a UN resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. France, however, is…
March 8, 2003
French Foreign Minister's Visit to Three African Security Council Member Countries - 2003-03-08
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin is visiting Angola, Cameroon, and Guinea to persuade them to oppose a draft UN resolution on Iraq that sets…