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…